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LAINA CAFE

317 LAKE ST W, Minneapolis, MN

Last inspected Oct 27, 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 LAINA CAFE, spanning July 2025 to October 2026 — every one straight from Minneapolis Health Department.

It has held failed across its last two inspections.

The most recent inspection noted 6 violations, none of them critical.

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Inspection history

  1. Oct 27, 2026

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    6 violations
    • All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
    • 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.
    • Provide sinks and drainboards of warewashing equipment that are self-draining.
    • GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28-96; 2014-Or-023, ? 3, 5-23-14)
    • All food must be from approved sources.
    • Submit a Food Plan Review application to Minneapolis Development Review before: • Remodeling a food or beverage area • Plumbing work • Mechanical ventilation work • Adding ventless cooking equipment • Changing the type of food business Find more information on the Minneapolis Food Plan Review web page.
  2. Sep 24, 2026

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    7 violations
    • All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
    • 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.
    • Provide sinks and drainboards of warewashing equipment that are self-draining.
    • GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28-96; 2014-Or-023, ? 3, 5-23-14)
    • All food must be from approved sources.
    • Submit a Food Plan Review application to Minneapolis Development Review before: • Remodeling a food or beverage area • Plumbing work • Mechanical ventilation work • Adding ventless cooking equipment • Changing the type of food business Find more information on the Minneapolis Food Plan Review web page.
    • Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
  3. Aug 31, 2026

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    14 violations
    • All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
    • 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.
    • Provide sinks and drainboards of warewashing equipment that are self-draining.
    • GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28-96; 2014-Or-023, ? 3, 5-23-14)
    • All food must be from approved sources.
    • Discontinue the use of a food preparation sink for anything other than food preparation.
    • Store all food: • In a clean, dry location • At least 6 inches above the floor
    • Submit a Food Plan Review application to Minneapolis Development Review before: • Remodeling a food or beverage area • Plumbing work • Mechanical ventilation work • Adding ventless cooking equipment • Changing the type of food business Find more information on the Minneapolis Food Plan Review web page.
    • Store single-service and single-use articles in the original protective package or other effective means to protect them from contamination.
    • Remove all multi-use equipment, utensils, and food storage containers that are not: • Smooth • Easily cleanable • Durable • Nonabsorbent • In good condition
    • Store clothing and other personal items in lockers or other suitable places.
    • Protect food from cross-contamination by using packages or covered containers.
    • Remove all items unnecessary to the operation of the business from the premises.
    • Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
  4. Aug 1, 2025

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    4 violations
    • All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
    • 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.
    • Provide sinks and drainboards of warewashing equipment that are self-draining.
    • GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28-96; 2014-Or-023, ? 3, 5-23-14)
  5. Jul 15, 2025

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    14 violations
    • All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
    • Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.
    • Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
    • 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.
    • Store clothing and other personal items in lockers or other suitable places.
    • Provide sinks and drainboards of warewashing equipment that are self-draining.
    • Keep at each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks one of: • A supply of disposable towels • A continuous towel system • An approved air temperature hand drying device
    • GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28-96; 2014-Or-023, ? 3, 5-23-14)
    • Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.
    • Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
    • Sanitize food contact surfaces before using and after cleaning.
    • Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
    • Have an item to verify the surface temperature of dishes reaches 160 degrees F inside mechanical hot water dishwashers.
    • Food service equipment must be certified for sanitation. The certification must be by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited program.

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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.