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Blake Child Care Center

3641 Chicago Ave

Last inspected Oct 7, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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1 inspection

Routine

Oct 7, 2025

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Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.1620Chemicals

Official wording

Use only chemical sanitizers on food-contact surfaces that meet Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations requirements: • Part 180, section 180.940 • Part 180, subpart E, section 180.2020

Inspector’s notes

Observed spray bottle in kitchen labeled " bleach water " to have a conversation over 200ppm. Concentration is higher than allowed. Use chlorine test strips when preparing sanitizer solutions.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0240Food source and labeling

Official wording

Label all containers of food and food ingredients with their common name.

Inspector’s notes

Observed large "Cheese Balls" container being used to store salt or sugar. Label container with the common name of food when removed from its original package.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033DPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.

Inspector’s notes

Observed an expired Certified Food Protection Manager certificate on-site. Post certificate.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0506AEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Food service equipment must be certified for sanitation. The certification must be by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited program.

Inspector’s notes

Observed a glass door cooler being used to store milk and prepped food. Unit is labeled with the statement: intended for "Packaged or Bottle Products Only". Mechanical cooler must be NSF certified.

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
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1755BPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

Post the license so it is conspicuous to consumers.

Inspector’s notes

Observed no license posted on-site. Remove license of old daycare and post your current license.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

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

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