Once your area Food Inspector is identified they will:
- Assist in providing information and resources
- Conduct a plan review inspection once the written plan review has been complete, approved, and the construction is finished according to the completed plan review
- Provide the licensing application in-person during the licensing inspection
- An exception to in-person licensing is a Special Event Food Stand License
- You will need a Minnesota tax ID number with the name of the associated business registered under the Minnesota Secretary of State or your Social Security number if filing as an individual for the application
- You will need an estimate for gross annual food sales for a one-year period
- Provide an inspection report to the license holder
- Conduct routine inspections at a pre-determined frequency based on the processes occurring within the food establishment
- Conduct other types of inspections as needed such as sampling, consumer complaints, and foodborne illness investigations
It is your responsibility to become familiar with the Minnesota Food Code and the applicable Minnesota Statues to ensure you will be operating your Retail Food Establishment in the best interest of public health. Depending on the food being prepared in your facility, you may need to employ a Certified Food Protection Manager.
Once your area Food Inspector is identified they will:
- Assist in providing information and resources
- Conduct a plan review inspection once the written plan review has been complete, approved, and the construction is finished according to the completed plan review
- Provide the licensing application in-person during the licensing inspection
- An exception to in-person licensing is a Special Event Food Stand License
- You will need a Minnesota tax ID number with the name of the associated business registered under the Minnesota Secretary of State or your Social Security number if filing as an individual for the application
- You will need an estimate for gross annual food sales for a one-year period
- Provide an inspection report to the license holder
- Conduct routine inspections at a pre-determined frequency based on the processes occurring within the food establishment
- Conduct other types of inspections as needed such as sampling, consumer complaints, and foodborne illness investigations
It is your responsibility to become familiar with the Minnesota Food Code and the applicable Minnesota Statues to ensure you will be operating your Retail Food Establishment in the best interest of public health. Depending on the food being prepared in your facility, you may need to employ a Certified Food Protection Manager.