Routine
Apr 15, 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 15, 2026 · Original Source
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Southwest School
3504 47th St W
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
- When was Southwest School last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Apr 15, 2026. The result listed by Minneapolis Health Department was “Complete” (official score 100).
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 6 inspections on record, from Oct 3, 2023 to Apr 15, 2026.
- Has Southwest School ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 3, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
6 inspectionsRoutine
Oct 14, 2025
Complete
Official score: 100 · Understand This Area’s Scale
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 14, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Apr 15, 2025
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 15, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Oct 16, 2024
Complete
Official score: 100 · Understand This Area’s Scale
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 16, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
Apr 26, 2024
Complete
Official score: 96 · Understand This Area’s Scale
2 recorded violations
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.1610ABChemicals
Official Wording
Use poisonous or toxic materials according to label directions and MN Statutes chapter 18B. Application must not constitute a hazard to people and contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-use and single-service articles must be prevented.
Inspector’s Notes
Observed vegetable wash was testing above the recommended level per manufacturers label (tested above 2oz/gallon). Ensure chemicals are used to law and label.
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 unsafelyminorCode MN Rule 4626.1390Facility maintenance
Official Wording
Provide necessary walls and ceiling to completely enclose toilet rooms and a tight-fitting, self-closing device on the toilet room door.
Inspector’s Notes
Observed restroom door which opened into the kitchen was not self-closing. Ensure restrooms door is self-closing when opening into a kitchen area.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Minneapolis Health Department, Apr 26, 2024 · Original Source
Routine
Oct 3, 2023
Complete
Official score: 96 · Understand This Area’s Scale
1 recorded violation
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
COOKED VEGETABLES MEASURED 120 DEGREES F. WARMER WAS NOT SET PROPERLY AT TIME OF TEMPERATURE READING. PIC ADJUSTED THERMOSTAT ON UNIT.
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 temperatureOfficial record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 3, 2023 · Original Source