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Institution · Minneapolis, MN

Bancroft School

1315 38th St E

Last inspected May 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

6 inspections

Routine

Nov 5, 2025

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520AOther

Official wording

Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed a large section of the wall where the dish machine is to be dirty with black mold. Clean and maintain clean.

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

Inspector’s notes

Observed no employee illness log on-site. A conversation was had with the Person In Charge, regarding the importance of having a strong employee health policy recording system. An illness log has been provided with the report. Print and use as instructed.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Other

Official wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

Observed quat sanitizer being used on-site without proper test strips. Obtain quat test strips and use as instructed.

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Nov 5, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

May 7, 2025

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033AOther

Official wording

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.

Inspector’s notes

Observed no Certified Food Protection manager certificate on-site. Ensure that at least one full-time staff member holds a State of MN-issued certificate and post copy as requested.

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520AOther

Official wording

Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed a large section of the wall next to the dish machine to be dirty and moldy. Clean and maintain clean.

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0905BOther

Official wording

For mechanical dishwashing machines using hot water sanitizing, the surface temperature of the utensils and equipment must reach 160 degrees F or higher.

Inspector’s notes

Observed dish machine rinse temperature to be 156F. PIC was asked to troubleshoot or have dish machine serviced. Use 3-compartment sink for any dishwashing if issue continues.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

Inspector’s notes

Observed no illness log on-site. A conversation was had with PIC regarding the importance of having a strong employee health policy. An employee illness log has been provided with the report.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, May 7, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Nov 6, 2024

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.1565COther

Official wording

Use approved trapping devices or other means of pest control when pests are found.

Inspector’s notes

Observed mouse droppings in dry storage room. PIC was asked to clean droppings and have frequency of pest control service changed to match activity.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033AOther

Official wording

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.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.1110ABOther

Official wording

Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.

Inspector’s notes

Observed a sweater placed inside of the handwashing sink near the hot holding units. Sweater was removed. Handwashing stations shall not be used for purposes other than handwashing.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520AOther

Official wording

Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed large amount of mold build up in the wall of the rinse section of the dish machine. Clean and maintain clean.

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Nov 6, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 8, 2024

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0735ABOther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed dish machine gauge displaying final rinse temperature to be 101F. Dish machine was able to reach the wash cycle temperature. Have dish machine serviced.

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.1565COther

Official wording

Use approved trapping devices or other means of pest control when pests are found.

Inspector’s notes

Observed mouse droppings in dry storage area. Person In Charge mentioned that school is working with their pest control operator to solve issue.

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Other

Official wording

Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

Inspector’s notes

Observed salad in an open-air cooler holding at 44F. Person In Charge mentioned that the salad had been kept in the walk-in cooler before lunchtime. Troubleshoot the cooler or have serviced.

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033AOther

Official wording

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.

Inspector’s notes

Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager certificate on-site. Ensure that at least one full-time staff member holds a State of MN-issued CFPM certificate and post copy as requested.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Apr 8, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 24, 2023

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0735ABOther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed the dish machine wash cycle temperature reach 160F from both on the test label and temperature gauge. Final rinse cycle temperature was not displayed in the gauge. Have the machine serviced.

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520AOther

Official wording

Clean all physical facilities (floors, walls, ceilings). Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

Observed mouse droppings in the dry storage area. Clean and maintain clean.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.1565COther

Official wording

Use approved trapping devices or other means of pest control when pests are found.

Inspector’s notes

Observed mouse droppings in dry storage room. Person In Charge (PIC) was notified and asked to contact Pest Control Operator.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1560BOther

Official wording

Store clothing and other personal items in lockers or other suitable places.

Inspector’s notes

Observed employees' jackets and bags stored on top of boxes in food storage racks in the dry storage room. Provide a suitable location for employee belongings storage.

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Other

Official wording

Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

Inspector’s notes

Observed TCS food in salad bar such as beans and cut tomatoes holding between 43-45F. Maintain all TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or below.

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 24, 2023 · Original Source

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