THE PAINTED TURTLE
4955 WEST LAKE NOKOMIS PKWY, Minneapolis, MN
Last inspected Sep 4, 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 4 inspections on record for THE PAINTED TURTLE, spanning August 2023 to September 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 7 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Sep 4, 2026
✕7 violations
- Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
- Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
- When utensils are stored in food, keep the handles stored above the level of the food to prevent contamination.
- Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.
- 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.
- Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.
Aug 29, 2025
✓4 violations
- Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
- Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
- When utensils are stored in food, keep the handles stored above the level of the food to prevent contamination.
- Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.
Aug 2, 2024
✓6 violations
- Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
- Clearly label working containers of toxic chemicals with the common chemical name.
- Store in-use food preparation and serving utensils only on clean, sanitized surfaces.
- Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.
- Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily
- Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.
Aug 3, 2023
✕7 violations
- Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
- Have hand soap at all handwashing sinks.
- Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
- Clearly label working containers of toxic chemicals with the common chemical name.
- Store in-use food preparation and serving utensils only on clean, sanitized surfaces.
- Keep the physical facilities in good repair.
- All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
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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.