Sanford School

Year by year

Inspections

1. May 14, 2026 Routine Score 94
   • Not serious Priority 2

     Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.

     Provide quat test strips that has a color match chart on container. Existing quat test strips had no color match.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0715

   • Serious Priority 1

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

     Employee illness log was blank. Take and record employee illnesses on illness log.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0040C

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

     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.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1515

2. Sep 30, 2025 Routine Score 100
   • Not serious Priority 3

     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

     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.

     Code MCO 188.590

3. Dec 20, 2024 Routine Score 100
   • Not serious Priority 3 Corrected on site

     Provide control of pests by routinely: • Inspecting incoming food shipments • Inspecting the premises for evidence of pests • Eliminating conditions that attract pests

     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.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1565ABD

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Doors and windows for all outside openings should be self-closing and tight-fitting. Seal openings along the outside of the building.

     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.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1395A

4. May 28, 2024 Routine Score 92
   • Serious Priority 1 Corrected on site

     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.)

     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.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0395A1

   • Serious Priority 1

     Cool TCS food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature within 4 hours to 41 degrees F (5 degrees C) or less.

     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.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0385B

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Post the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate.

     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

     Code MN Rule 4626.0033D

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Provide control of pests by routinely: • Inspecting incoming food shipments • Inspecting the premises for evidence of pests • Eliminating conditions that attract pests

     Mouse droppings observed in the dry storage area. Clean and maintain clean, while reporting the issue to the CPO.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1565ABD

5. Sep 22, 2023 Routine Score 100
   • Not serious Priority 3

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

     Current license not posted.

     Code MCO 188.390

6. Feb 27, 2023 Routine Score 100
   • Not serious Priority 3

     Keep non-food contact equipment surfaces clean.

     Ice build-up observed on the condenser of the walk-in freezer and inside the Milk display case at the front service line areas. Note: Clean the ice build up

     Code MN Rule 4626.0855

   • Not serious Priority 3

     All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.

     The gasket of the milk display case at the front service line area is in despair. Note: Repair or replace it.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0735AB