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Public Health Rules in Minneapolis, MN (2026)

5 verified public health rules for Minneapolis, Minnesota, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Restaurant Grade Cards

Minneapolis Health Department inspects food establishments under Title 10 and posts inspection results online. Critical violations require correction or closure; Minneapolis does not use a letter-grade placard system like Los Angeles.

Minneapolis Restaurant Inspection and Placarding

Some Restrictions

Rodent Control

Property owners must keep premises free of rats, mice, and other rodents under Title 10. Minneapolis Animal Care and Control and the Health Department respond to complaints, and owners are responsible for abatement costs.

Minneapolis Rat and Rodent Abatement Rules

Some Restrictions

Bed-Bug Rules

Minneapolis rental owners must treat bed bug infestations promptly under Title 10 housing maintenance rules. Tenants must cooperate with prep and inspections, and landlords cannot pass routine treatment costs to tenants.

Minneapolis Bed Bug Treatment Responsibilities

Some Restrictions

Syringe Disposal

Used syringes and sharps must be placed in rigid puncture-resistant containers and dropped at approved sites. Hennepin County operates household sharps collection, and improper disposal in trash or recycling is prohibited.

Minneapolis Syringe and Sharps Disposal Rules

Some Restrictions

Food Handler Certification

Each licensed Minneapolis food establishment must employ a Certified Food Protection Manager under Minnesota Food Code. The manager completes an ANSI-accredited course, and proof of certification must be available during inspection.

Minneapolis Food Manager Certification Requirements

Some Restrictions

Looking for Hennepin County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Minneapolis city rules.

Public Health Rules in Hennepin County