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Institution · Minneapolis, MN

Howe School

3733 43rd Ave S

Last inspected May 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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6 inspections

Routine

May 6, 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

The Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate was not posted. Post CFPM certificate in a visible location.

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, May 6, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Nov 6, 2025

Complete

Official score: 98 · 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

THERE WAS NO CERTIFED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. ENSURE SOMEONE EMPLOYED AT ESTABLISHMENT HAS OBTAINED CFPM CERTIFICATE AND POST IN A CONSPICUOUS 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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

THE TEST KIT FOR QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER WAS EXPIRED. OBTAIN A NEW TEST KIT.

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 MCO 188.390Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

Inspector’s notes

THE BUSINESS LICENSE WAS EXPIRED. POST UPDATED BUSINESS 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, Nov 6, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 11, 2025

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

THE CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER CERTIFICATE WAS NOT POSTED. POST CERTIFICATE IN A VISIBLE LOCATION.

In plain English

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

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.1110ABOther

Official wording

Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED GARBAGE AND BOX OF PIZZAS BLOCKING ACCESS TO THE HANDWASHING SINK. PERSON IN CHARGE MOVED ITEMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. KEEP HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.

In plain English

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

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0300AOther

Official wording

Store all food: • In a clean, dry location • At least 6 inches above the floor

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BOX WITH PIZZA ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA. OBSERVED BOX OF GREEN BEANS ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

In plain English

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: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033DOther

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.

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 21, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 27, 2024

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033DOther

Official wording

Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.

Inspector’s notes

ACCORDING TO PERSON IN CHARGE, SOMEONE HAS OBTAINED CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER CERTIFICATION. POST A COPY IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION.

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, Mar 27, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 3, 2023

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 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

OBSERVED MISSING CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER CERTIFICATE. SOMEONE EMPLOYED FULL TIME MUST OBTAIN CFPM CERTIFICATE AND POST CERTIFICATE AT ESTABLISHMENT. YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION AT 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 4626.1110ABOther

Official wording

Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED GARBAGE AND RECYCLING BINS PLACED IN FRONT OF HAND SINK SO THAT IT WAS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. MOVE BINS AND ENSURE THAT HANDWASHING SINK IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEE USE.

In plain English

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 3, 2023 · Original Source

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