E-cigarette use prohibited in public places

On Tuesday, February 10, 2015 the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners expanded the scope of Ordinance No. 24, the Smoke-Free Ordinance, from prohibiting smoking in food establishments to prohibiting smoking in all indoor public places consistent with the Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act. In addition, electronic delivery devices are included in the definition of “smoking.” Thus, the use of electronic delivery devices is prohibited in places where conventional smoking is prohibited, as well as in places where state law already prohibits use of electronic delivery devices.

The updated ordinance took effect March 10, 2015.

Read the ordinance
Ordinance No. 24 – Smoke-Free Ordinance

Hennepin County information: www.hennepin.us/smokefree

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The next Basics of Foodborne Illness Prevention will be held on March 26th, 2015.

This class or equivalent is required for person-in-charge of limited foodservice who is exempt from the full certified food manager requirement. Class discussions cover sanitation, foodborne illness prevention, food handling practices. This basic food safety class does not meet Minnesota Certified Food Manager 4 CEU recertification requirement. Email or call for more information and registration.

epi-envhlth@hennepin.us 612-543-5200

Touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands is never a good idea when preparing food for the public. In fact, it is against the law.

SECTION 7: STANDARDS FOR HEALTH, SAFETY, AND NUISANCE PREVENTION.

B. Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4626.0225 PREVENTING CONTAMINATION FROM HANDS.

(2) Food employees shall not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment except;

(a) When washing fruits and vegetables as specified in part 4626.0255, or

(b) When otherwise approved by the Health Authority. The Health Authority shall not approve alternatives in those establishments serving highly susceptible populations.

For more information:

Hennepin County Ordinance 3