Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Hard Times Cafe

1821 Riverside Ave

Last inspected Dec 18, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Hard Times Cafe last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Dec 18, 2025. The result listed by Minneapolis Health Department was “Complete” (official score 100).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Nov 9, 2023 to Dec 18, 2025.
Has Hard Times Cafe ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 9, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Routine

Dec 18, 2025

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s Notes

Observed ceiling tiles missing or damaged. This was discussed. Replace/repair missing and damaged ceiling tiles.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0735ABEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.

Inspector’s Notes

Observed a larg bag-like item stuffed into the warewash hood and the hood not in operation. This was discussed. Remove and repair the warewash hood.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Dec 18, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 5, 2024

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1040BWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

Inspector’s Notes

Observed the hot water faucet handle broke at rear handsink. Repair and maintain in working condition.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s Notes

Observed several ceiling tiles missing from the recent hood cleaning. Install and maintain.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Dec 5, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Nov 9, 2023

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s Notes

The coving under the handsink is damaged and/or missing. Repair and maintain the coving.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Nov 9, 2023 · Original Source