Safe Food is Good Business:
Food Safety in Restaurants, Cafes, School Kitchens, and other Food and Beverage Establishments
Food and Beverage Establishment Licensing and food manager certification, regulations and the food code, and more about keeping food safe in food and beverage establishments.
- Food Manager Certification
The State of Minnesota requires a Minnesota Certified Food Manager in most food establishments. Food manager certification is administered by the Minnesota Department of Health.
Certification | Look-up Food Managers | Course Listings and Exams | Application Forms | Sample Certificate | Instructors
- Licensing: Food, Beverage and Lodging Establishments
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) licenses food, beverage or lodging establishments in Minnesota. All laws and rules which apply to food service businesses also apply to school kitchens.Information can also be found here for licencing in In-store Delis, Grocery Stores, Butcher Stores, Bakeries, Convenience Stores.
Statewide Hospitality Fee | Construction Requirements | Definitions
- Minnesota Food Code
Links to the many Minnesota Rules that pertain to food safety.
- Food Service Construction Requirements
Plans review requirements and specifications, assistance in the submission of information for plan review.
- Foodworker Illness Awareness
Workers who prepare food while experiencing diarrhea and/or vomiting are frequently linked to foodborne illness outbreaks in restaurants and other retail food outlets.
Restrictions | Decision Guide | Posters
- Food Business Fact Sheets
Fact sheets on in English and Spanish designed for food service professionals.
- Food Safety for Schools
More information on food safety for school food service professionals.
Food Safety Partnerships
- Interagency Review Council
The InterAgency Review Council (IARC) is an advisory council to the Minnesota Departments of Health (MDH) and Agriculture (MDA). The council is charged to respond to requests for clarification of the Minnesota Food Code and other rules and statutes affecting the foodservice, beverage, bakery, retail food, and lodging industries. The IARC also considers new technologies that affect those industries.
- Food Safety Partnership of Minnesota
The Food Safety Partnership (FSP) is a consortium of environmental health professionals, industry partners, and other stakeholders working together to protect the public health in the area of food safety. The goal of the Food Safety Partnership is to create a unified program for food safety in the State of Minnesota.
- Partnership and Workforce Development Unit Quarterly Newsletters
The purpose of the PWDU is to assist state and local agencies in providing uniform and consistent statewide services. PWDU is responsible for providing training and education; developing and monitoring data systems; conducting program evaluations; and developing and maintaining partnerships.
Spotlight
Food Safety Alert:
Shell Eggs and Salmonella Enteritidis (August, 2010)
Food Safety Alerts and Food Recalls
Information on recent food safety alerts, and lists of food product recalls.
Norovirus Infection
Noroviruses are members of a group of viruses called caliciviruses also known previously as “Norwalk-like viruses.” Learn more about Norovirus, how to minimize your risk of acquiring norovirus infection, required reporting information, clinical features, laboratory diagnosis, treatment and more.
Hand Hygiene: Wash Your Hands!
Hand hygiene is a term used to cover both hand washing using soap and water, and cleaning hands with waterless or alcohol-based
hand sanitizers.
Foodworker Illness Awareness
Workers who prepare food while experiencing diarrhea and/or vomiting are frequently linked to foodborne illness outbreaks in restaurants and other retail food outlets. As a food manager or worker you have a responsibility to protect yourself and your guests from foodborne illness.
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