Routine
Sep 22, 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, Sep 22, 2026 · Original Source
Institution · Minneapolis, MN
Minnehaha Area Child Care
5712 Cedar Ave S
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Quick Answers
- When was Minnehaha Area Child Care last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 22, 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?
- 4 inspections on record, from Sep 28, 2023 to Sep 22, 2026.
- Has Minnehaha Area Child Care ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 28, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspectionsVerrec
Mar 31, 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, Mar 31, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Mar 27, 2025
Complete
Official score: 94 · 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
No CFPM. A fulltime employee must pass a food safety class and register with the state. Send CFPM application, a copy of exam certificate and $35 fee to state. See website for more information or contact: 651-201-4500 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 issuesmajorCode 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 temperaturecriticalCode MN Rule 4626.0905BFood temperature
Official Wording
For mechanical dishwashing machines using hot water sanitizing, the surface temperature of the utensils and equipment must reach 160 degrees F or higher.
Inspector’s Notes
Dish machine rack temperature measured below 160 degrees. Sanitize in 3-comp sink until machine is repaired. You will need strips to verify 160-degree measurement.
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, Mar 27, 2025 · Original Source
Routine
Sep 28, 2023
Complete
Official score: 92 · Understand This Area’s Scale
6 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
No CFPM. A full time employee must pass a food safety class and register with the state. Send CFPM application, a copy of exam certificate and $35 fee to state. See website for more information or contact: 651-201-4500 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 issuesmajorCode 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
Missing device as described above to measure rack temperature of dish machine. Obtain.
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 temperatureminorCode MN Rule 4626.0885Chemicals
Official Wording
Rinse washed utensils and equipment with water to remove abrasives or cleaning chemicals before sanitizing or use an approved detergent-sanitizer procedure.
Inspector’s Notes
Per operator dishes are rinsed, washed, and then sanitized. Dishes must be washed, rinsed, and then sanitized.
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 MCO 188.390Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.
Inspector’s Notes
Expired license posted. Post current license- sent with report.
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 issuesmajorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
Inspector’s Notes
Missing test kit on site. Obtain chlorine 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemscriticalCode MN Rule 4626.0805C1Chemicals
Official Wording
Have an approved chlorine chemical sanitizer solution. The solution must have a minimum concentration of 50 ppm. The solution must also meet the temperature and pH requirements of this rule.
Inspector’s Notes
Measured chlorine sanitizer concentration around 10 ppm. Maintain between 50-200 ppm.
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 unsafelyOfficial record from Minneapolis Health Department, Sep 28, 2023 · Original Source