Saint Paul food establishments are inspected by Ramsey County Public Health under the Minnesota Food Code. Inspection reports are public, but Saint Paul does not use a letter-grade placard system like Los Angeles or New York City.
Ramsey County Public Health performs routine, follow-up, and complaint-based inspections of all licensed Saint Paul restaurants under the Minnesota Food Code (Minn. Rules Ch. 4626). Inspection frequency depends on risk category, ranging from once to four times per year. Critical violations require correction during the inspection or within ten days. Reports are publicly available through Ramsey County's online portal. Unlike some cities, Saint Paul does not require A/B/C grade placards in restaurant windows; consumers must check the county website. Repeat critical violations can trigger license suspension or revocation by the county.
Operating without correcting critical violations or with a suspended license can lead to closure orders, fines, and license revocation by Ramsey County.
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