BLACK WALNUT BAKERY
3157 HENNEPIN AVE, Minneapolis, MN
Last inspected May 21, 2026
Official source: Minneapolis Health Department (minneapolismn.gov) · All data sources
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 7 inspections on record for BLACK WALNUT BAKERY, spanning April 2023 to May 2026 — every one straight from Minneapolis Health Department.
The trend is positive: it improved from failed at the previous visit to passed now.
The most recent inspection noted 1 violation, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
May 21, 2026
✓1 violation
- The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.
May 7, 2026
✕6 violations
- The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.
- Before using Time as a Public Health Control for TCS food develop, follow and keep written procedures onsite.
- When using time only as a public health control for up to 6 hours, discard all TCS food that exceeds 70 degrees F (21 degrees C); has been out of temperature control for more than 6 hours; or is in unmarked containers.
- Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.
- Resurface scratched cutting boards. Discard them if they can not be cleaned or resurfaced.
- Sanitize food contact surfaces before using and after cleaning.
May 16, 2025
–May 1, 2025
✕6 violations
- The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.
- Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
- For mechanical dishwashing machines using hot water sanitizing, the surface temperature of the utensils and equipment must reach 160 degrees F or higher.
- All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
- Throw away TCS foods seven days after being made or opened. Day one is the date food was made or opened.
- Include the following information on the food label: 1. common name of the food; 2. ingredient list; 3. quantity; 4. manufacturer name and location; 5. allergen declaration; 6. nutrition label, unless exempt; 7. fish color additives.
May 31, 2024
✕3 violations
- The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.
- Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
- Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily
Apr 26, 2024
✕10 violations
- The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.
- Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
- Make sure all ready-to-eat foods and garnishes are not touched with bare hands.
- Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily
- Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
- Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
- Have an item to verify the surface temperature of dishes reaches 160 degrees F inside mechanical hot water dishwashers.
- For mechanical dishwashing machines using hot water sanitizing, the surface temperature of the utensils and equipment must reach 160 degrees F or higher.
- Use approved trapping devices or other means of pest control when pests are found.
- The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.
Apr 27, 2023
✕2 violations
- The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.
- Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
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Source: Minneapolis Health Department (minneapolismn.gov). Data shown unmodified from the official government record. CleanPlate is an independent service, not affiliated with any government agency. See something wrong? Report a data issue.
