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HIBACHI BUFFET

111 LAKE ST E, Minneapolis, MN

Last inspected May 15, 2026

Official source: Minneapolis Health Department (minneapolismn.gov) · All data sources

Failed. Did not meet health requirements at the latest inspection. Many failures are fixed and re-inspected within days — check the inspection date.

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The record, in plain English

CleanPlate holds 5 inspections on record for HIBACHI BUFFET, spanning April 2023 to May 2026 — every one straight from Minneapolis Health Department.

Its standing slipped since the previous visit — from passed to failed. A follow-up inspection usually rechecks the issues found.

The most recent inspection noted 5 violations, none of them critical.

Every sentence above is computed directly from the official record — CleanPlate adds no opinions. How our grading works →

Inspection history

  1. May 15, 2026

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    5 violations
    • 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.
    • All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
    • Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
    • Store all clean equipment, utensils, linens, in a clean dry location where not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination and at least six inches above the floor.
    • Doors and windows for all outside openings should be self-closing and tight-fitting. Seal openings along the outside of the building.
  2. May 28, 2025

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    1 violation
    • Provide a food dispensing utensil for each container displayed at consumer self-service units such as salad bars or buffets.
  3. May 12, 2025

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    12 violations
    • Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
    • Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods.
    • Provide a written agreement or statement from the supplier stipulating that the fish are frozen to a temperature and for a time as specified in rule.
    • The person in charge must make sure employees follow proper food safety procedures, including: • Proper handwashing • Preventing cross-contamination from bare hands • Proper cooking of TCS foods • Proper cooling of TCS foods • Proper hot and cold temperatures of TCS foods • Preventing plumbing cross connections • Properly sanitizing equipment and utensils
    • Make sure all ready-to-eat foods and garnishes are not touched with bare hands.
    • Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.
    • Provide a food dispensing utensil for each container displayed at consumer self-service units such as salad bars or buffets.
    • Sanitize food contact surfaces before using and after cleaning.
    • Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
    • Discontinue the use of a food preparation sink for anything other than food preparation.
    • Use effective cooling methods to cool TCS foods.
    • When using time only as a public health control for up to 4 hours, discard all TCS food that has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hours; was not at 41 degrees F (5 degrees C) or less when removed from temperature control; or is in unmarked containers.
  4. May 8, 2024

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    4 violations
    • 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
    • Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.
    • Food workers must wash their hands before starting food preparation tasks.
  5. Apr 27, 2023

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    8 violations
    • 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
    • Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.
    • Store all food: • In a clean, dry location • At least 6 inches above the floor
    • Label all containers of food and food ingredients with their common name.
    • Food employees must use a closed beverage container within the food preparation or utensil washing areas.
    • Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.
    • Use effective cooling methods to cool TCS foods.

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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.