With current regulations regarding COVID-19 and many people choosing to eat at home rather than frequent potentially crowded areas, restaurants have seen a steep decline in the volume of guests they serve. With this decreased volume comes the risk of product, raw and prepared, sitting in a refrigerator too long. This may cause the potential […]
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and rules surrounding the reopening of dining facilities, restaurants in Minnesota and around the nation are struggling to get noticed. Minnesota has some very specific regulations requiring how eateries can reopen, and this has certified food managers scratching their heads figuring out how to alert their guests that they are […]
We all know that the health department tracks cases of foodborne illness reported to them by consumers who are sickened by food, but did you know that certified food protection managers are required to play an active role in the reporting of and tracking of illnesses of both guests and staff? This week, we’ll take […]
How MN Certified Food Managers Deal with a Rising Minimum Wage Later this year, the minimum wage in Minnesota is going up to 10 dollars an hour for high-grossing businesses and 8.15 for businesses that bring in less than $500,000 annually, and the minimum wage in Minneapolis is set to rise to 11.75 for small businesses and […]