Food safety

We have resources and training to help you serve safe food and have a successful business.

On Jan. 1, 2023, sesame will become the ninth major food allergen in the U.S.

Manufacturers, restaurants and other food businesses need to make sure sesame is listed as a major food allergen on packaging and their staff is knowledgeable about ingredients in dishes.
Learn more about food allergens

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Employee illness

Find rules, resources and illness logs for recording reportable employee illnesses.

Food allergens

Learn about keeping ingredient lists and labels so customers can avoid certain foods.

Food defense

We explain what you can do to protect food from intentional contamination.

Food donations

We share information for businesses and organizations that want to donate food.

Food handler training

We encourage food workers to take an online basic training course.

Food plan review

The City must approve your plan to start, remodel or expand a food business.

Food safety posters and videos

Find posters and videos you can share with employees about food safety.

Foodborne illness

We explain what to do about a possible foodborne illness outbreak.

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point

Find out how to submit a required HACCP plan.

Time and temperature guidelines

We provide checklists and logs to make businesses safer.

Training and certifications

We explain state training and certification requirements for certain food businesses.
reusable beverage cups

Green To Go

The City has rules about containers for food and beverages that are meant to be eaten immediately or taken to-go.
Read about required containers
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Health inspection reports

You can look up health inspection reports for food businesses in the city. We also explain how inspections and reports work.
See health inspection reports

Contact us

Health Department

Email Health Department

Phone

612-673-2301

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave S, Room 520
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Office hours
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday