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Child Garden Total Environment Montessor

1601 Laurel Ave

Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine

Apr 1, 2026

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

5 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 no state of MN certified food protection manager for facility. Per Dallas, he in the process of signing up to take an approved exam. Upon completion of passing exam, apply for State of MN CFPM certification. Included below, is a link to the State of MN website with applicable information on how to obtain proper CFPM certification. Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) - MN Dept. of Health Once the state CFPM certificate has been received, post on premise.

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
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed the following areas in need of a thorough cleaning: 1) Floor under dishwasher and adjacent equipment. 2) Dusty ceiling tiles in kitchen service area. Clean and maintain referenced areas clean.

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.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0725ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Place fixed equipment to allow access for cleaning or, seal to adjoining equipment or walls.

Inspector’s notes

Observed the hand sink in the kitchen to be pulling away from the wall. Resecure hand sink to wall and recaulk the wall juncture seam as needed.

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.

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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 the interior of the high temperature dishwasher have very noticeable lime scale deposits. Delime dishwasher and maintain in good working order.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1445Handwashing

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

Observed paper towels to not be present at the employee hand sink. Provide and maintain paper towels at the hand sink. Operator provided paper towels at the time of the inspection.

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.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Apr 1, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 2, 2024

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

5 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 NO CURRENT STATE OF MN CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER FOR FACILITY. OBTAIN AND POST STATE CFPM CERTIFICATE ON SITE. DISCUSSED CFPM REQUIREMENTS AND DIRECTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STATE WEBSITE. PIC PRINTED OUT AN APPLICATION TO APPLY FOR STATE CFPM CERTIFICATION. UPON RECEIVING STATE CFPM CERTIFICATE, POST ON PREMISES.

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
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1520ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISHWASHER IN NEED OF A THOROUGH CLEANING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN.

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.

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0840ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER PIERCING BLADE TO HAVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. PERSON IN CHARGE RAN THE DIRTY CAN OPENER THRU THE DISHWASHER FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.

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
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1260Other

Official wording

Have a covered trash can in toilet rooms.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED GARBAGE CAN IN THE SECOND FLOOR BATHROOMS USED BY FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A COVERED GARBAGE CAN IN BOTH BATHROOMS.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0725ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Place fixed equipment to allow access for cleaning or, seal to adjoining equipment or walls.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN TO BE PULLING AWAY FROM THE WALL. RESECURE HAND SINK TO WALL AND RECAULK THE WALL JUNCTURE SEAM AS NEEDED.

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 2, 2024 · Original Source

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