Hennepin County, MN Public Health Rules: Food Handler Certification (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing law
- Hennepin County Ordinance No. 3, § 8.1(E)
- State rule adopted
- Minn. R. 4626.0033, subp. B(4)
- Exempt establishments
- Person in charge must be trained
- Enforced by
- County Health Authority
Summary
Hennepin County adopts the state certified food manager rule, exempting some food establishments if the person in charge still gets sanitation training.
Minnesota Rules, Part 4626.0033, Subpart B (4) CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS. Exemptions. These exempted food establishments are not required to have a certified food manager, but the person in charge required by 4626.0025 in these food establishments must be trained in basic food sanitation as determined by the Health Authority.
Full Breakdown
Under its food protection ordinance, Hennepin County incorporates Minnesota Rules Chapter 4626 as an operating standard, including Part 4626.0033 governing certified food manager requirements. The county specifically adopts the exemption provision of that rule: establishments falling within the exemption do not need a certified food manager, but the person in charge must still receive basic food sanitation training as determined by the county Health Authority.
Violations & Fines
Operating without a certified food manager or, for exempt establishments, without a trained person in charge is a violation subject to correction orders and can support license denial, suspension or revocation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does every Hennepin County food establishment need a certified food manager?
What rule does Hennepin County cite for this exemption?
Sources & Official References
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