Routine
Oct 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, Oct 22, 2026 · Original Source
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Sanford School
3524 42nd Ave S
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Quick Answers
- When was Sanford School last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 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?
- 5 inspections on record, from May 28, 2024 to Oct 22, 2026.
- Has Sanford School ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 28, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
5 inspectionsRoutine
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemscriticalCode 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.
More about other findingminorCode 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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial 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 insectsOfficial 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.
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 insectsminorCode 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.
More about other findingOfficial 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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturecriticalCode 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
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 4626.0033DPermits, 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 issuesminorCode 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
Mouse droppings observed in the dry storage area. Clean and maintain clean, while reporting the issue to the CPO.
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 insectsOfficial record from Minneapolis Health Department, May 28, 2024 · Original Source