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Mount Olivet Preschool

5025 Knox Ave S

Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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

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3 inspections

Routine

Jan 22, 2026

Complete

Official score: 90 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

Obtain chlorine test strips to measure concentration of bleach spray bottle.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0710BFood temperature

Official wording

Have an item to verify the surface temperature of dishes reaches 160 degrees F inside mechanical hot water dishwashers.

Inspector’s notes

Obtain device to measure rack temperature of utensils in dish machine. For example: Waterproof lollipop thermometer , 160 degree temperature labels , dish plate- plate stimulation dishwasher thermomete r. These are all examples, feel free to get any brand or variation.

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 4626.1595Chemicals

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Missing label on 2 spray bottles containing stainless steel cleaner and bleach. Instructed to label. Corrected on site.

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
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

Measured spray bottle with extremely high concentration of bleach, maybe not diluted. Any spray bottles containing bleach for use on food contact surfaces must be diluted to 50-200 ppm. Explained that very little bleach is needed in a spray bottle. Bottle was emptied fully and refilled with water. Remeasured at 100 ppm. Corrected on site.

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 4626.1350AHandwashing

Official wording

Remove carpeting or similar material from the following unapproved areas: food preparation areas; walk-in refrigerators or freezers; warewashing areas; toilet room areas where handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals are located; refuse storage areas; wait stations; dressing rooms; locker rooms; janitorial areas; within 3 feet around permanently installed bars and salad bars, other food service equipment, and food storage rooms; or other areas where the floor is subject to moisture, flushing, or spray cleaning methods.

Inspector’s notes

Observed dry storage food and equipment stored inside a carpeted storage room. Remove carpet and install approved flooring.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Jan 22, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 22, 2025

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

No illness log on site. Provided log and explained use. Be sure to record all instances of employee illness, including call-ins.

In plain English

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

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majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

Missing quat test kit. Obtain.

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
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0710BFood temperature

Official wording

Have an item to verify the surface temperature of dishes reaches 160 degrees F inside mechanical hot water dishwashers.

Inspector’s notes

Obtain device to measure rack temperature of utensils in dish machine. For example: Waterproof lollipop thermometer , 160 degree temperature labels , dish plate- plate stimulation dishwasher thermomete r. These are all examples, feel free to get any brand or variation.

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
minorCode MCO 188.390Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Post 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, Jan 22, 2025 · Original Source

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