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Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Pizza Karma Dinkytown LLC

409 14th Ave Se

Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Follow-Up

Jul 1, 2026

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0955ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Store single-service and single-use items in a clean dry location. All items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

Inspector’s notes

Single service items such as pizza boxes still found stored on the floor in the kitchen area. Note: Store them onto the shelf at least 6 inches off the floor.

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

Inspector’s notes

Employees illness logs still not maintained onsite. Note: See the illness log template sent with the report

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033DPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.

Inspector’s notes

Current state of Minnesota health department certified food protection manager certificate still not posted. Note: Post it as required.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
minorCode MCO 188.390Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

Inspector’s notes

Current food license still not posted. Note: Post the current food license as required.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0805C3Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Have an approved quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution: • Within the concentration specified in 21CFR.178.1010, and • According to the manufacturer/'s directions

Inspector’s notes

The Quaternary ammonium chloride sanitizer concentration in the 3-compartment sinks still found at below the regulated ranges, when tested. Note: See above for concentration. Note: PIC adjusted it to 200 PPM

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
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1540Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.

Inspector’s notes

Wet mop sitting in the mop sink in the back area. Note; Hang it up to air dry.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0285BCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily

Inspector’s notes

Wet wiping cloths still stored on the prep table between use. Note: Store all wet wiping cloths in chemical sanitizer solution bucket between use at all times.

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, Jul 1, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

May 19, 2026

Complete

Official score: 86 · Understand this area’s scale

12 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0955ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Store single-service and single-use items in a clean dry location. All items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

Inspector’s notes

Single service items such as pizza boxes found stored on the floor in the kitchen area. Note: Store them onto the shelf at least 6 inches off the floor.

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

Inspector’s notes

Employees illness logs not maintained onsite. Note: See the illness log template sent with the report

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033DPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.

Inspector’s notes

Current state of Minnesota health department certified food protection manager certificate not posted. Note: Post it as required.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
minorCode MCO 188.390Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

Inspector’s notes

Current food license not posted. Note: Post the current food license as required.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0805C3Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Have an approved quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution: • Within the concentration specified in 21CFR.178.1010, and • According to the manufacturer/'s directions

Inspector’s notes

The Quaternary ammonium chloride sanitizer concentration found low in the 3-compartment sink, when tested. Note: See above for concentration. Note: PIC adjusted it to 200 PPM

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0705AFood temperature

Official wording

Have a food thermometer easily available to measure the internal temperature of foods.

Inspector’s notes

Food thermometer not provided onsite for use. Note: Provide and use thin probe thermometer to monitor internal food temperature.

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 MN Rule 4626.0380ABCFood temperature

Official wording

Thaw TCS food by one of the following methods: • Inside a refrigerator • Kept completely under running water of 70 degrees F or less. The food must remain at 41 degrees F or less. • In a microwave oven • As part of the cooking process

Inspector’s notes

Observed frozen food such as sauce sitting in standing water in 3-compartment sink. Note: Thaw all frozen foods as indicated above. Note: PIC corrected by turning on the cold running water

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1440Handwashing

Official wording

Have hand soap at all handwashing sinks.

Inspector’s notes

No hand soap at hand sink. Note: Provide soap. All hand sinks need to be stocked and operable for use at all times.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1040BWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

Observed water dripping from the faucet above three-part sink. Note: Repair it to eliminate leaking/ water dripping.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1540Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.

Inspector’s notes

Wet mop sitting in the mop sink. Note; Hang it up to air dry.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0285BCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily

Inspector’s notes

Wet wiping cloths stored on the prep table between use. Note: Store all wet wiping cloths in chemical sanitizer solution bucket between use at all times.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

Quaternary ammonium test strips not provided onsite. Note: Provide and use it to measure sanitizer concentration.

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, May 19, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

May 21, 2025

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0955ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Store single-service and single-use items in a clean dry location. All items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

Inspector’s notes

Single service items such as pizza boxes found stored on the floor in the kitchen area. Note: Store them onto the shelf at least 6 inches off the floor.

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

Inspector’s notes

Employees illness logs not maintained onsite. Note: Welcome packet with the illness log template handed out onsite.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033DPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.

Inspector’s notes

Current state of Minnesota health department certified food protection manager certificate not posted. Note: Post it as required.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
minorCode MCO 188.390Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

Inspector’s notes

Current food license not posted. Note: Post the current license as required.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0805C3Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Have an approved quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution: • Within the concentration specified in 21CFR.178.1010, and • According to the manufacturer/'s directions

Inspector’s notes

Quaternary ammonium sanitizer concentration found low in the 3-compartment sink, when tested. Note: See above for concentration. Note: PIC adjusted it to 200 PPM

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, May 21, 2025 · Original Source

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