Institution · Minneapolis, MN

Lake Area Discover Center

3204 43rd St E

Last inspected Oct 23, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Lake Area Discover Center last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 23, 2025. The result listed by Minneapolis Health Department was “Complete” (official score 100).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from Mar 22, 2024 to Oct 23, 2025.
Has Lake Area Discover Center ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 22, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Routine

Oct 23, 2025

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

SOMEONE EMPLOYED AT ESTABLISHMENT HAS OBTAINED A FOOD HANDLER LICENSE, BUT THERE WAS NO CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER (CFPM) CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. ENSURE SOMEONE EMPLOYED AT ESTABLISHMENT HAS OBTAINED CFPM CERTIFICATE AND POST IT IN A VISIBLE 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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 23, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 22, 2024

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

TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER WAS NOT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. PROVIDE TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING SANITIZER SOLUTIONS.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Mar 22, 2024 · Original Source

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