{"id":2629,"date":"2021-10-04T09:09:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-04T14:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/minnesota.safefoodtraining.com\/2026\/?p=2629"},"modified":"2021-10-07T09:11:11","modified_gmt":"2021-10-07T14:11:11","slug":"food-safety-management-steps-for-starting-a-new-food-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/minnesota.safefoodtraining.com\/2026\/mn-food-safety\/food-safety-management-steps-for-starting-a-new-food-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Safety Management Steps for Starting a New Food Business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Congratulations! You have your business plan formalized, gained funding and even have a location picked out for your new food business, but just having the finances and space isn&#8217;t enough to get started. There are several food safety management procedures you need to take in order to open your doors so the public can enjoy your goods and services. Navigating the new food business landscape can be daunting, so let&#8217;s breakdown the steps you&#8217;ll need to take to open your doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/minnesota.safefoodtraining.com\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Food-Safety-Management-Steps-for-Starting-a-New-Food-Business.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/minnesota.safefoodtraining.com\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Food-Safety-Management-Steps-for-Starting-a-New-Food-Business.jpg\" alt=\"Food Safety Management Steps for Starting a New Food Business\n\" class=\"wp-image-2630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/minnesota.safefoodtraining.com\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Food-Safety-Management-Steps-for-Starting-a-New-Food-Business.jpg 800w, https:\/\/minnesota.safefoodtraining.com\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Food-Safety-Management-Steps-for-Starting-a-New-Food-Business-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/minnesota.safefoodtraining.com\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Food-Safety-Management-Steps-for-Starting-a-New-Food-Business-768x519.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Image credit: rawpixel via 123rf<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-navigating-food-safety-management-and-opening-a-new-food-business\">Navigating Food Safety Management and Opening a New Food Business<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are numerous steps that must be followed in order to open a food business, and your banker should be able to help with the financial side, so let&#8217;s look at a quick rundown of what must be done on the food safety management side:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Plan on purchasing certified equipment for your establishment<\/li><li>Obtain the appropriate license for the Minnesota Department of Health or Department of Agriculture<\/li><li>Create a food risk assessment strategy<\/li><li>Hire a certified food protection manager<\/li><li>Consult frequently with your local health department<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Food businesses must have properly certified equipment. Make sure your equipment has been classified for sanitation by an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.state.mn.us\/communities\/environment\/food\/docs\/fs\/equipreqfs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ANSI approved standard<\/a>. Common standards include NSF, UL and Intertek. Approved equipment will have a valid standard stamp or sticker somewhere on the surface. When in doubt, your equipment supplier should have the appropriate paperwork for your new equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Obtaining a license can be confusing since you may require a license from a specific agency depending on the location and type of food business you plan on opening. The State of Minnesota has a <a href\"http:=\"\" www2.mda.state.mn.us=\"\" webapp=\"\" foodlicensingwizard=\"\" \"=\"\">licensing wizard<\/a> that will point you to the appropriate agency based on your answer to several questions about your food business&#8217; target customer base and distribution methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next it&#8217;s important to formulate a written food risk assessment plan. This plan should cover food safety during production, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/rules\/4626.1735\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan<\/a>, allergen statements and recall plans. We don&#8217;t recommend formulating this on your own, but consulting with the health department that covers your establishment will help you create a detailed and acceptable plan for your new food business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you open your doors or even begin any food preparation, you must employ a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.state.mn.us\/communities\/environment\/food\/cfpm\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">certified food protection manager<\/a>. This can be your executive chef, kitchen manager, floor supervisor or even a hands-on owner. Certified food protection managers must pass an <a href=\"http:\/\/www.safefoodtraining.com\/courses\/\">online or in-person certification class and exam<\/a>, and they&#8217;re responsible for ensuring the safety of the food you produce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you contemplating opening a new food business?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Congratulations! You have your business plan formalized, gained funding and even have a location picked out for your new food business, but just having the finances and space isn&#8217;t enough to get started. 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