Institution · Minneapolis, MN

South School

3131 19th Ave S

Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was South School last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Mar 26, 2026. The result listed by Minneapolis Health Department was “Complete” (official score 96).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 6 inspections on record, from Oct 3, 2023 to Mar 26, 2026.
Has South 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 inspections

Routine

Mar 26, 2026

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033DPermits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.

Inspector’s Notes

THE CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER CERTIFICATE WAS NOT POSTED. POST CERTIFICATE IN A VISIBLE LOCATION.

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

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official Wording

Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

Inspector’s Notes

ILLNESSES ARE TRACKED ACCORDING TO PERSON IN CHARGE, BUT THE ILLNESS LOG WAS NOT AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HAVE ILLNESS LOG AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0740Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Resurface scratched cutting boards. Discard them if they can not be cleaned or resurfaced.

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED HEAVILY SCRATCHED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

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 26, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 10, 2025

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0805C3Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Have an approved quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution: • Within the concentration specified in 21CFR.178.1010, and • According to the manufacturer/'s directions

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE CONCENTRATION OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM IN BUCKET AT 100 PPM. REFRESH SANITIZER BUCKETS MORE FREQUENTLY TO MAINTAIN THE CONCENTRATION OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM BETWEEN 200-400 PPM.

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 10, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 9, 2025

Complete

Official score: 98 · 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

THERE WAS NO CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. SEARCHED FOR EBONY GILMER IN THE MN CFPM DATABASE, BUT THERE WERE NO RESULTS. 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

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1540Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED WET MOP LEANING AGAINST WALL. HANG MOPS TO DRY IN A WAY THAT WILL NOT CONTAMINATE WALLS OR MOP HANDLE.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0840ACleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean.

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

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, Apr 9, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 24, 2024

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0285BCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

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, Sep 24, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 28, 2024

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0805C3Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Have an approved quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution: • Within the concentration specified in 21CFR.178.1010, and • According to the manufacturer/'s directions

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED QUATERNARY AMMONIUM CONCENTRATION IN BUCKET AT 100 PPM. EMPLOYEE CORRECTED TO 300 PPM. REFRESH SANITIZER BUCKETS MORE FREQUENTLY TO MAINTAIN THE CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 200-400 PPM.

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 28, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 3, 2023

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0805C3Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Have an approved quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution: • Within the concentration specified in 21CFR.178.1010, and • According to the manufacturer/'s directions

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN BUCKETS AT 50-100 PPM. QUAT CONCENTRATION SHOULD REMAIN BETWEEN 200-400 PPM. REFESH BUCKETS MORE FREQUENTLY SO THAT QUAT CONCENTRATION STAYS IN THE CORRECT RANGE OF 200-400 PPM.

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 3, 2023 · Original Source