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Institution · Minneapolis, MN

Folwell Middle School

3611 20th Ave S

Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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6 inspections

Routine

Apr 30, 2026

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033DPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.

Inspector’s notes

THERE WAS NO CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER (CFPM) CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. ENSURE SOMEONE EMPLOYED AT ESTABLISHMENT HAS OBTAINED CFPM CERTIFICATE AND POST IT IN A VISIBLE LOCATION. YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION AT https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/howto.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.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Apr 30, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 31, 2025

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033DPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.

Inspector’s notes

THERE WAS NO CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. ENSURE AT LEAST ONE PERSON EMPLOYED AT ESTABLISHMENT HAS OBTAINED CFPM CERTIFICATE. POST ON SITE ONCE IT HAS BEEN RECEIVED.

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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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Food temperature

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOODS IN SALAD BAR COLD HOLDING ABOVE 41*F (BROCCOL SALAD 47*F, CUT TOMATO 50*F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO TURN DOWN DIAL AND MONITOR UNIT. IF TEMPERATURES STAY ABOVE 41*F, CALL FOR REPAIR OF COOLER.

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.

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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 FOODS IN SALAD BAR COLD HOLDING ABOVE 41*F (BROCCOL SALAD 47*F, CUT TOMATO 50*F). ENSURE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY MAINTAINED TO HOLD FOODS AT 41*F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.

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, Oct 31, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 11, 2025

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033DOther

Official wording

Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.

Inspector’s notes

THERE WAS NO CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. ENSURE SOMEONE EMPLOYED AT ESTABLISHMENT OBTAINS CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER CERTIFICATE, AND POST CERTIFICATE IN A VISIBLE LOCATION. YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION AT https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/howto.html

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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 4626.0840AOther

Official wording

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.

Inspector’s notes

THE CAN OPENER WAS OBSERVED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1457Other

Official wording

Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.

Inspector’s notes

THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE OVENS WAS MISSING SIGN NOTIFYING EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. ENSURE ALL HANDWASHING SINKS HAVE SIGNS REMINDING EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1540Other

Official wording

Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MOP STORED UPSIDE DOWN AND LEANING AGAINST WALL, RESULTING IN WALL AND MOP HANDLE BECOMING SOILED. HANG MOPS TO DRY AFTER EACH USE IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION OF WALLS, EQUIPMENT, OR SUPPLIES.

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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, Apr 11, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 21, 2024

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033DOther

Official wording

Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.

Inspector’s notes

ACCORDING TO PERSON IN CHARGE, THERE IS NOT A CURRENT CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER EMPLOYED AT ESTABLISHMENT, BUT SHE IS SIGNED UP FOR THE NEXT CLASS IN DECEMBER. ENSURE SOMEONE EMPLOYED AT ESTABLISHMENT HAS OBTAINED CFPM CERTIFICATE. ONCE RECEIVED, POST IT IN A VISIBLE LOCATION.

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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 4626.0275AOther

Official wording

When utensils are stored in food, keep the handles stored above the level of the food to prevent contamination.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE SCOOP HANDLE RESTING IN BLUEBERRIES AT SALAD BAR. WHEN UTENSILS ARE STORED IN FOOD, HANDLES MUST BE STORED ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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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 4626.0840AOther

Official wording

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. 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, Oct 21, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 16, 2024

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033DOther

Official wording

Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SERVSAFE CERTIFICATE POSTED, BUT THERE WAS NO CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. POST CERTIFICATE.

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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 4626.1540Other

Official wording

Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WET MOP RESTING IN MOP BUCKET. HANG MOPS TO DRY AFTER EACH USE.

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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 4626.0040DOther

Official wording

The person in charge must notify the regulatory authority of any complaint from a consumer having or suspected of having diarrhea or vomiting, norovirus, hepatitis A virus, Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, or other enteric bacterial, viral, or parasitic pathogens.

Inspector’s notes

THE PERSON IN CHARGE WAS NOT AWARE THAT THEY MUST NOTIFY THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY IF THEY RECEIVE A COMPLAINT OF ILLNESS. ENSURE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (1-800-FOOD-ILL) IS CALLED EVEN IF YOU ONLY RECEIVE ONE COMPLAINT OF ILLNESS. SENDING PDF INFO SHEET WITH REPORT.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0805C3Other

Official wording

Have an approved quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution: • Within the concentration specified in 21CFR.178.1010, and • According to the manufacturer/'s directions

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED QUATERNARY AMMONIUM CONCENTRATION IN BUCKET AT 100 PPM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REFRESH SANITIZER BUCKET. MAINTAIN CONCENTRATION OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM BETWEEN 200 - 400 PPM.

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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, Apr 16, 2024 · Original Source

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