Routine
Apr 10, 2026
Complete
Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Apr 10, 2026 · Original Source
Institution · Minneapolis, MN
Hiawatha School
4201 42nd Ave S
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The full inspection history
6 inspectionsRoutine
Oct 31, 2025
Complete
Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
Inspector’s notes
THE TEST STRIPS NEAR THE DISH WASHING AREA WERE EXPIRED. PERSON IN CHARGE REPLACED EXPIRED TEST STRIPS WITH A NEW SET.
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 problemsOfficial record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 31, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
May 2, 2025
Complete
Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale
2 recorded violations
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
Inspector’s notes
THERE WAS NO TEST KIT AVAILABLE FOR QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER. SUPPLY A TEST KIT FOR THE TYPE OF SANITZER USED.
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 problemsminorCode MN Rule 4626.1457Handwashing
Official wording
Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.
Inspector’s notes
MISSING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS REMINDING EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. POST A SIGN AT EACH HANDASHING 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 problemsOfficial record from Minneapolis Health Department, May 2, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Oct 10, 2024
Complete
Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
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
PERSON IN CHARGE SAID THAT SHE IS IN PROCESS OF OBTAINING CFPM CERTIFICATE, BUT CERTIFICATE IS NOT YET AVAILABLE ON MDH CFPM LOOKUP WEBSITE AND CERTIFICATE HAS NOT BEEN POSTED. POST CERTIFICATE ONCE IT ARRIVES.
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 issuesOfficial record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 10, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
May 3, 2024
Complete
Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale
2 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
THERE WAS NO CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER (CFPM) EMPLOYED AT ESTABLISHMENT. OBTAIN CFPM CERTIFICATE AND POST AT ESTABLISHMENT.
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 issuesminorCode 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 OUT OF ORDER DISH MACHINE. ACCORDING TO PERSON IN CHARGE, SERVICE FOR MACHINE HAD BEEN SCHEDULED. MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR.
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 issuesOfficial record from Minneapolis Health Department, May 3, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
Oct 13, 2023
Complete
Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale
2 recorded violations
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0955BWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Store all clean equipment and utensils in a self-draining position that permits air drying and covered and inverted.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HOTEL PANS STACKED WHILE WET. AIR DRY PANS BEFORE STACKING.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsmajorCode MN Rule 4626.1595Chemicals
Official wording
Clearly label working containers of toxic chemicals with the common chemical name.
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED UNLABELED SPRAY BOTTLE WITH SANITIZER. LABEL ALL WORKING CONTAINERS USED FOR STORING POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS.
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 unsafelyOfficial record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 13, 2023 · Original Source