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GARGAAR RESTAURANT

620 16TH AVE S #29, Minneapolis, MN

Last inspected Mar 31, 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 8 inspections on record for GARGAAR RESTAURANT, spanning February 2023 to March 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 5 violations, none of them critical.

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Inspection history

  1. Mar 31, 2026

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    5 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 handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.
    • Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.
    • Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.
    • Store clothing and other personal items in lockers or other suitable places.
  2. Apr 30, 2025

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    5 violations
    • Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
    • Have a food thermometer easily available to measure the internal temperature of foods.
    • 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.
    • Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared and held for more than 24 hours. Day one is the day the food was made.
    • Maintain all hot, TCS foods at 135 degrees F or hotter. (Roast beef may be held at 130 degrees F or hotter, if it is cooked according to Part 4626.0340 item B or reheated according to Part 4626.0360, item E.)
  3. Apr 4, 2025

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    13 violations
    • Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
    • Keep all intake and exhaust air ducts and filters clean.
    • Have a food thermometer easily available to measure the internal temperature of foods.
    • The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.
    • 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 the plumbing system in good repair.
    • Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
    • While TCS foods are cooling, keep containers uncovered, unstacked, and spread out.
    • For manual dishwashing with hot water sanitizing in a three-compartment sink, the contact time must be at least 30 seconds.
    • Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared and held for more than 24 hours. Day one is the day the food was made.
    • Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.
    • Maintain all hot, TCS foods at 135 degrees F or hotter. (Roast beef may be held at 130 degrees F or hotter, if it is cooked according to Part 4626.0340 item B or reheated according to Part 4626.0360, item E.)
    • Use only chemical sanitizers on food-contact surfaces that meet Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations requirements: • Part 180, section 180.940 • Part 180, subpart E, section 180.2020
  4. May 22, 2024

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    2 violations
    • Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
    • Remove single-service and single-use articles made from materials that are unsafe and unclean.
  5. Apr 17, 2024

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    12 violations
    • Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
    • Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
    • Place fixed equipment to allow access for cleaning or, seal to adjoining equipment or walls.
    • Rinse washed utensils and equipment with water to remove abrasives or cleaning chemicals before sanitizing or use an approved detergent-sanitizer procedure.
    • Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.
    • Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared in a processing plant and held for more than 24 hours once opened. Day one is the day the food was opened.
    • Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
    • Remove single-service and single-use articles made from materials that are unsafe and unclean.
    • Provide control of pests by routinely: • Inspecting incoming food shipments • Inspecting the premises for evidence of pests • Eliminating conditions that attract pests
    • Maintain all hot, TCS foods at 135 degrees F or hotter. (Roast beef may be held at 130 degrees F or hotter, if it is cooked according to Part 4626.0340 item B or reheated according to Part 4626.0360, item E.)
    • Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
    • Remove frozen fish from the reduced oxygen package prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing if using the running water method of thawing.
  6. Feb 22, 2024

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    16 violations
    • Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
    • In food preparation or dish washing areas, employees must not eat, drink from an unapproved container, or use tobacco.
    • Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
    • Have hand soap at all handwashing sinks.
    • Place fixed equipment to allow access for cleaning or, seal to adjoining equipment or walls.
    • Rinse washed utensils and equipment with water to remove abrasives or cleaning chemicals before sanitizing or use an approved detergent-sanitizer procedure.
    • Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.
    • Keep all intake and exhaust air ducts and filters clean.
    • Clean food contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment, including microwave ovens, at least every 24 hours.
    • Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared in a processing plant and held for more than 24 hours once opened. Day one is the day the food was opened.
    • Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
    • Remove single-service and single-use articles made from materials that are unsafe and unclean.
    • Provide control of pests by routinely: • Inspecting incoming food shipments • Inspecting the premises for evidence of pests • Eliminating conditions that attract pests
    • Have a food thermometer easily available to measure the internal temperature of foods.
    • Maintain all hot, TCS foods at 135 degrees F or hotter. (Roast beef may be held at 130 degrees F or hotter, if it is cooked according to Part 4626.0340 item B or reheated according to Part 4626.0360, item E.)
    • Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
  7. Mar 24, 2023

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    4 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.
    • Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily
    • Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
    • The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.
  8. Feb 24, 2023

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    11 violations
    • Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.
    • Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared and held for more than 24 hours. Day one is the day the food was made.
    • Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
    • When utensils are stored in food, keep the handles stored above the level of the food to prevent contamination.
    • 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.
    • 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
    • Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily
    • Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
    • Protect food from cross-contamination by using packages or covered containers.
    • Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.
    • The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

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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.