GOOD INFORMATION. BETTER PEACE OF MIND.Always free. No signup required.

Institution · Minneapolis, MN

Cedar Riverside Child Care Ctr

404 Cedar Ave S

Last inspected May 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

Read Reviews on Google

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

The full inspection history

7 inspections

Routine

May 20, 2026

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033APermits, training, and postings

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 there to be no State of Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate onsite. Instructions on getting the CFPM will be included in this report. Make sure an employe gets and keeps a CFPM certification.

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
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 the chlorine sanitizer concentration in the spray bottle to be over 200 ppm. The spray bottle was diluted during inspection and verified at 200 ppm chlorine. Keep chlorine sanitizer concentration between 50-200 ppm.

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1390Handwashing

Official wording

Have a garbage can at handwashing sinks where paper towels are used.

Inspector’s notes

Observed there to be no garbage bin at the kitchen handwashing sink. A garbage can was provided during inspection. Make sure that a garbage can is kept at each handwashing sink.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0315Contamination

Official wording

Protect unpackaged food from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.

Inspector’s notes

Observed facility to wash/prepare apples in the 3-compartment sink. Do not prepare food in the 3-compartment sink.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0780BFood temperature

Official wording

Provide a separate food preparation sink for washing or thawing food if a new food product is added to the menu or in an extensively remodeled food establishment that requires washing or thawing in a sink.

Inspector’s notes

Observed facility to be serving apples without a prep sink. Do not serve foods that required washing without a prep sink.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1720AFood temperature

Official wording

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.

Inspector’s notes

Observed facility performing food preparation that required a prep sink. Either discontinue serving food requiring a prep sink, or submit a plan review to add a prep sink.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, May 20, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 22, 2025

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033APermits, training, and postings

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

The facility did not have a MDH CFPM on-site. Go to the following website to obtain: https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/index.html

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
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A1Food temperature

Official wording

Maintain all hot, TCS foods at 135 degrees F or hotter. (Roast beef may be held at 130 degrees F or hotter, if it is cooked according to Part 4626.0340 item B or reheated according to Part 4626.0360, item E.)

Inspector’s notes

Spaghetti was measured at 120 F in the Hot Hold Unit. Hot hold at 135 F or higher. Food was discarded.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0900Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitize food contact surfaces before using and after cleaning.

Inspector’s notes

The person in charge was not sanitizing their dishes. The facility must wash, rinse, sanitize then air dry dishes.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 22, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 23, 2025

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

3 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

The facility did not have a MDH CFPM on-site. Go to the following website to obtain: https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/index.html

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1445Other

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The facility was missing paper toweling at the time of the inspection. The person in charge stocked the sink.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A1Other

Official wording

Maintain all hot, TCS foods at 135 degrees F or hotter. (Roast beef may be held at 130 degrees F or hotter, if it is cooked according to Part 4626.0340 item B or reheated according to Part 4626.0360, item E.)

Inspector’s notes

Pasta dish was hot held at 121 F. The hot holding unit must be held at 135 F. The food was discarded.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Apr 23, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Nov 22, 2024

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Other

Official wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

The facility could not located their chlorine test strips. Provide.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
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

The facility did not have a MDH certified food protection manager. To obtain for your daycare staff go to the following website: https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/howto.html

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Nov 22, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 24, 2024

Complete

Official score: 90 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Other

Official wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

The facility could not locate their chlorine sanitizer test strips. Provide and use.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.1620Other

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

Chlorine spray bottle were measured at over 200 ppm. The spray bottles were fixed on-site. The new concentration was measured at 100 ppm.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Other

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Milk was measured at 48 F in the cooler. The milk was discarded. Do not keep milk at room temperature. Ensure the unit is maintaining at 41 F or below.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
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

The facility did not have a MDH certified food protection manager. To obtain for your daycare staff go to the following website: https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/howto.html

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 24, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 16, 2024

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Other

Official wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

The facility could not locate their chlorine test strips at the time of the inspection. Provide. Staff must be able to know where to locate test strips.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1595Other

Official wording

Clearly label working containers of toxic chemicals with the common chemical name.

Inspector’s notes

Chemical Spray bottles were missing labels. Label all bottles.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Other

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

It was raining at the time of the inspection and the ceiling was badly leaking into the kitchen. Fix.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Apr 16, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 18, 2023

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0955AOther

Official wording

Store single-service and single-use items in a clean dry location. All items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

Inspector’s notes

Single service paper toweling was stored directly on the floor. Discontinue.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
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

There was not MDH CFPM manager on-site. Provide.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A1Other

Official wording

Maintain all hot, TCS foods at 135 degrees F or hotter. (Roast beef may be held at 130 degrees F or hotter, if it is cooked according to Part 4626.0340 item B or reheated according to Part 4626.0360, item E.)

Inspector’s notes

Pasta was measured at 101 F in the hot holding unit. Food discarded.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The facility could not locate their employee illness log. Maintain log and have available on-site.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1040BOther

Official wording

Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

The sink was broken in one of the bathrooms. Repair.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 18, 2023 · Original Source

More restaurants nearby