Institution · Minneapolis, MN

River Bend School

1510 Glenwood Ave

Last inspected Oct 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was River Bend School last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 9, 2026. The result listed by Minneapolis Health Department was “Complete” (official score 96).
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?: 7 inspections on record, from Oct 12, 2023 to Oct 9, 2026.
Has River Bend School ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 12, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

7 inspections

Routine

Oct 9, 2026

Complete

Official score: 96 · 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 a multi-tier food cart sitting in front of the hand sink. Maintain access and a clear pathway to hand sinks at all times. Operator relocated the referenced cart at the time of the 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

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s Notes

Observed incorrect sanitizer test strips for the sink and surface sanitizer used in the kitchen. Provide and maintain proper sanitizer test strips to test the efficacy of the sanitizer used in the kitchen.

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 9, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 8, 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, Apr 8, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 10, 2025

Complete

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0715Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

Inspector’s Notes

Observed quaternary ammonium used as a sanitizer in kitchen but no quaternary ammonium test strips were present. Provide and maintain applicable test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration strength.

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

minorCode MCO 188.390Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

Inspector’s Notes

Observed an expired institutional food license posted on premise. Post current license.

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 10, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 9, 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

Observed a recent Servsafe certificate posted for Deloris. Discussed proper state of MN certified food protection manager requirements and walked through process online. Deloris to apply for state of MN certified food protection manager certification. Information on entire process can be found below: https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/howto.html Upon receiving state certificate, post certificate on site.

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, Apr 9, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 2, 2024

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

OBSERVED NO CURRENT STATE OF MN CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER FOR FACILITY. PER DELORIS A NUMBER OF KITCHEN STAFF HAD RECENTLY TAKEN A CFPM CLASS 8/19 AND ARE IN THE PROCESS OF APPLYING FOR STATE OF MN CFPM CERTIFICATION. UPON RECEIVING THE STATE CFPM CERTIFICATE, POST CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES.

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 2, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Mar 20, 2024

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

OBSERVED NO CURRENT STATE OF MN CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER FOR ESTABLISHMENT. DELORIS'S CERTIFICATE EXPIRED 4/4/23. A FULL TIME EMPLOYEE MUST PASS A FOOD SAFETY CLASS AND REGISTER WITH THE STATE OF MN. UPON RECEIVING INITIAL CERTIFICATE, PROVIDE A COPY OF THE EXAM CERTIFICATE, A $35 FEE AND AN APPLICATION TO BECOME A STATE CFPM TO THE STATE. PROVIDED BELOW IS THE STATE OF MN WEBSITE WHERE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON HOW TO REGISTER FOR AN UPCOMING CLASS. SEE WEBSITE INFORMATION OR CONTACT 651-201-4500. Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) - MN Dept. of Health (state.mn.us) UPON RECEIVING APPLICABLE STATE CERTIFICATE, POST ON SITE.

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 20, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 12, 2023

Complete

Official score: 100 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.1455Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Remove the supply of individual disposable towels and hand soap from food preparation sinks, utensil washing sinks, and mop sinks.

Inspector’s Notes

Observed a paper towel holder to be mounted to the wall above the two compartment sink. Remove paper towel holder from the wall.

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

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

Observed no current 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 the state. See website for more information or contact: 651-201-4500 https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/howto.html Upon receiving appropriate certificate, post on site.

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 12, 2023 · Original Source