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Sanford School

Name: Sanford School
Address: 3524 42nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

3524 42nd Ave S

Last inspected May 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

Routine

May 14, 2026

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s notes

Provide quat test strips that has a color match chart on container. Existing quat test strips had no color match.

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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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Employee illness log was blank. Take and record employee illnesses on illness log.

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 4626.1515Facility maintenance

Official wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s notes

Correct the following: 1) Two of the soap dispensers at hand wash sinks were not dispensing soap due to dead batteries. Replace dead batteries so that soap can be dispensed from soap dispenser. 2) Repair flaking wasll behind toilet in employee restroom.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, May 14, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 30, 2025

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode MCO 188.590Pests

Official wording

The services of a licensed pest control operator shall be required when a facility has evidence of rodent or insect activity to the extent that rodent droppings are visible, or live insects are seen during an inspection. The facility shall maintain records of the pest control operator's services on file for inspection. (2003-Or-023, ? 3, 2-28-03)

Inspector’s notes

Observed visible mouse droppings on the floor of the dry storage room. Through a discussion with the CFPM/PIC, the mouse sightings/catches has dramatically decreased in the past year. A newly installed door sweep was noticed to have a gap in the corner, allowing pests to enter while the door shut. Continue working with the pest control services and further seal up the door and sweep up the mouse droppings.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Sep 30, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 20, 2024

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1565ABDPests

Official wording

Provide control of pests by routinely: • Inspecting incoming food shipments • Inspecting the premises for evidence of pests • Eliminating conditions that attract pests

Inspector’s notes

Observed concerned amounts of mouse droppings in the storage rooms. This was discussed and operator swept up the dropping and moving forward will monitor and report to PCO.

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.1395AOther

Official wording

Doors and windows for all outside openings should be self-closing and tight-fitting. Seal openings along the outside of the building.

Inspector’s notes

Observed all hall-leading and outside-leading doors (11 total) with a large gap underneath and in need of door sweep or similar mechanism to keep out pests. Install door sweep or similar.

In plain English

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

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Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Dec 20, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

May 28, 2024

Complete

Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A1Food temperature

Official wording

Maintain all hot, TCS foods at 135 degrees F or hotter. (Roast beef may be held at 130 degrees F or hotter, if it is cooked according to Part 4626.0340 item B or reheated according to Part 4626.0360, item E.)

Inspector’s notes

Brocolli, brats and chicken were observed in hot hold for 1/2 hour at 80F, 120F, and 120F, respectively. This was discussed and staff turned up the temperature to maintain 135F or greater.

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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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0385BFood temperature

Official wording

Cool TCS food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature within 4 hours to 41 degrees F (5 degrees C) or less.

Inspector’s notes

Bean salad was observed in the salad bar cooler at 50F. This was discussed and determined that the original canned ingredients were taken from the shelf rather than cooled in the walkin. This would make he ambient cooling process to 41F or below a quicker process than from room temperature. This process would be followed going forward.

In plain English

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033DPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.

Inspector’s notes

Post the CFPM certificate on the premises. Obtain the certificate at the following website: https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/index.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

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1565ABDPests

Official wording

Provide control of pests by routinely: • Inspecting incoming food shipments • Inspecting the premises for evidence of pests • Eliminating conditions that attract pests