Food safety

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

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Active managerial control

We have resources to help you actively manage food safety risks in your restaurant.

Employee illness

Find rules about employee illnesses. Use our illness logs to record illnesses.

Food allergens

Learn about food allergens and how to avoid food cross contact.

Food defense

Learn what you can do to prevent food from being contaminated on purpose or by accident.

Food labeling

Find out how to label food items you prepare and package for self-service.

Food plan review

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

Food safety materials and videos

Find posters, videos and other materials on food safety.

Food safety trainings

Find food safety trainings and learn the state certification rule for food businesses.

Foodborne illness

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

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point

Certain food processes need a HACCP plan. We share resources to help you create your plan.

Health inspection reports

You can look up health inspection reports for Minneapolis food businesses.

Unapproved food additives

We explain which ingredients you should not use in food and drink you prepare.

Related links

Green To Go

We share container requirements for food and drinks.
Minneapolis Health inspector in kitchen

Health inspection video

Watch a City health inspector at work.

Contact us

Environmental Health

Minneapolis Health Department

Email Environmental Health Department

Phone

612-673-2301

Address

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