Minnesota Administrative Rules

4626.0330 CONSUMER SELF-SERVICE OPERATIONS. 3-306.13

A.

Raw, unpackaged animal food, such as beef, lamb, pork, poultry, and fish, must not be offered for consumer self-service._P1 This item does not apply to:

(1)

consumer self-service of ready-to-eat foods at buffets or salad bars that serve foods such as sushi or raw shellfish;

(2)

ready-to-cook individual portions for immediate cooking and consumption on the premises such as consumer-cooked meats or consumer-selected ingredients for Mongolian barbecue;

(3)

raw, frozen, shell-on shrimp, or lobster; or

(4)

raw shell eggs.

B.

Consumer self-service operations for ready-to-eat foods must be provided with suitable utensils or effective dispensing methods that protect the food from contamination._P2

C.

Consumer self-service operations such as buffets and salad bars must be monitored by food employees trained in safe operating procedures._P2

Statutory Authority:

MS s 31.101; 31.11; 144.05; 144.07; 144.08; 144.12; 157.011

History:

23 SR 519; 43 SR 295

Published Electronically:

January 2, 2019