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New Horizon Academy

2431 Hennepin Ave

Last inspected Oct 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was New Horizon Academy last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 7, 2026. The result listed by Minneapolis Health Department was “Complete” (official score 100).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Sep 28, 2023 to Oct 7, 2026.
Has New Horizon Academy ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 28, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Routine

Oct 7, 2026

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1457Handwashing

Official Wording

Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.

Inspector’s Notes

HAND WASHING SIGN WAS MISSING INSIDE RESTROOM. PROVIDE A SIGN FOR EACH SINK USED BY FOOD WORKERS. THE PIC PROVIDED A NEW SIGN.

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.

Official Wording

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment must be made of materials which are corrosion-resistant, non-absorbent, and smooth. Remove equipment with non-food contact surfaces made of other materials.

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED GREY PLASTIC WRAP ON ONE SIDE OF DISH WASHER. REMOVE ALL MANUFACTURER PLASTIC WRAP ON NEW EQUIPMENT.

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, Oct 7, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 25, 2025

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1457Handwashing

Official Wording

Post a sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees to remind them to wash their hands.

Inspector’s Notes

HAND WASHING SIGN WAS MISSING INSIDE RESTROOM. PROVIDE A SIGN FOR EACH SINK USED BY FOOD WORKERS.

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.

Official Wording

The person in charge must notify the regulatory authority of any complaint from a consumer having or suspected of having diarrhea or vomiting, norovirus, hepatitis A virus, Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, or other enteric bacterial, viral, or parasitic pathogens.

Inspector’s Notes

PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT KNOW HOW TO HANDLE CUSTOMER’S COMPLAINTS RELATED TO FOOD BORNE ILLNESSES YOU MUST REPORT TO MDH AT 1-877-FOOD-ILL ANY CUSTOMER’S COMPLAINT RELATED TO FOOD BORNE ILLNESSES (E.G: VOMITING, DIARRHEA, ETC). ALSO SHARE THIS PHONE NUMBER WITH AFFECTED CUSTOMER.

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, Mar 25, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 28, 2023

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.1110ABHandwashing

Official Wording

Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED PLASTIC BAG WITH BEEF THAWING - STORED INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK. DO NOT STORE ANYTHING INSIDE OR IN FRONT OF HAND WASHING SINKS. DO NOT BLOCK ACCESS TO SINKS. PERSON IN CHARGE CLEARED ACCESS DURING INSPECTION.

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.

Official Wording

Thaw TCS food by one of the following methods: • Inside a refrigerator • Kept completely under running water of 70 degrees F or less. The food must remain at 41 degrees F or less. • In a microwave oven • As part of the cooking process

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED PLASTIC BAG WITH BEEF THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK. DISCONTINUE THIS PRACTICE AND FOLLOW ONE OF THE OPTIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE. ALSO ONLY USE PREP SINK TO HANDLE FOOD AND HAND SINK ONLY TO WASH HANDS.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Sep 28, 2023 · Original Source