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Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Hot Plate 2.0

5204 Bloomington Ave

Last inspected Aug 31, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine

Aug 31, 2026

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Food temperature

Official wording

Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

Inspector’s notes

Measured milk above 41 degrees inside milk dispensing cooler. Temperature dial was turned down. Ensure milk is at 41 degrees or less.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Aug 31, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 14, 2025

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0442BFood temperature

Official wording

The consumer advisory disclosure must include either: • A description of the food as raw or undercooked • An asterisk to a footnote describing the food as raw or undercooked

Inspector’s notes

1. Missing asterisk next to dishes that have eggs cooked to order or poached eggs. 2. Missing first sentence of advisory below. Include full advisory. Example: *These items are served undercooked. Consuming undercooked eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. or Example: *These items are served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode MCO 204.30AOther

Official wording

Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.

Inspector’s notes

Observed non-recyclable black plastic to go containers on site. Obtain recyclable or compostable containers.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0725ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Place fixed equipment to allow access for cleaning or, seal to adjoining equipment or walls.

Inspector’s notes

The back hand sink caulk has pulled away from the wall. Seal.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Aug 14, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jul 25, 2024

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0442BFood temperature

Official wording

The consumer advisory disclosure must include either: • A description of the food as raw or undercooked • An asterisk to a footnote describing the food as raw or undercooked

Inspector’s notes

1. Missing asterisk next to dishes that have eggs cooked to order and poached eggs. 2. Missing first sentence of advisory below. Include full advisory. Example: These items are served undercooked. Consuming undercooked eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. or Example: These items are served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jul 25, 2024 · Original Source

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