{"id":2735,"date":"2022-02-07T09:01:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-07T15:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/minnesota.safefoodtraining.com\/2026\/?p=2735"},"modified":"2022-02-02T11:03:22","modified_gmt":"2022-02-02T17:03:22","slug":"how-servsafe-managers-can-apply-new-covid-vaccination-proof-mandates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/minnesota.safefoodtraining.com\/2026\/servsafe-mn\/how-servsafe-managers-can-apply-new-covid-vaccination-proof-mandates\/","title":{"rendered":"How ServSafe Managers Can Apply New COVID Vaccination Proof Mandates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Like many major cities across the United States, Minneapolis and St. Paul have joined municipalities requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test<\/a> in order to participate in certain indoor activities. This mandate has the potential to have an impact on the restaurant industry since indoor dining is among activities requiring proof of a negative test or a vaccine card. How can ServSafe managers put in place procedures to follow these new COVID mandates and keep their restaurants flourishing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Minnesota ServSafe Food Managers And COVID Vaccination Regulations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As long as these rules are in place, the biggest challenge is to keep business flowing while making sure patrons have the proper paperwork. It may be a good idea to have an extra host at the front door during busy times in order to speed up the process without forcing your guests to wait too long before being seated. It may add to your labor costs, but it also may reduce the amount of guests who choose to go elsewhere if the wait time to be seated is unreasonable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When checking proof of vaccination, make sure you look for these three different types of proof:<\/p>\n\n\n\n