Entries by Christine Dantz

New Certified Food Protection Manager Vomit Cleanup Regulations

Vomit and feces cleanup may not be a subject that most people want to talk about, but it’s an important topic for food safety managers to understand. The Minnesota Food Code will soon be changing, and among those changes are new procedures for cleaning up vomit and feces after an incident. We’ll explore Certified Food […]

New Food Safety Training for Reusable Takeout Containers

Over the past few months, we’ve been covering upcoming changes to the Minnesota Food Code, and in the course of our research, we’ve come across a proposed rule that allows food outlets to utilize reusable takeout containers for food and beverages. Since these containers are not always stored on site, adapting to this new opportunity […]

Minnesota Food Code Changes for Warewashing Water Temperature

Dishwashing machines are a vital part of any food service operation, but they also present a potential food safety hazard if not maintained properly. One key part of any dishwashing machines ability to sanitize plateware, silverware and cooking utensils is having hot water available, and with new changes coming to the Minnesota food code, you’ll […]