December 17, 2020
In this issue
Efforts to slow-down the spread of COVID-19 to prevent illness and death has greatly impacted the hospitality industry. With the Governor’s Executive Order (EO) 20-99 (4-week pause) and the newly announced extension 20-103 (beginning 11:59 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, and remaining in place until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021), the impact is even greater.
Your compliance has made a difference! The number of COVID-19 cases is beginning to decline thanks to your efforts. The Governor’s extension is expected to decrease the number even more. Hennepin County wants to recognize your commitment to Public Health & Safety. Thank you.
Hennepin County Public Health is also committed to protecting the health & safety of its communities. We license, inspect and enforce public health regulations to ensure the well-being of all its citizens and visitors to our county. The County’s COVID-19 response efforts include the enforcement of the Governor’s Executive Orders (EO). Complaints of violations of the Governor’s EOs are managed by Hennepin County Public Health staff. All complaints are investigated within 24 hours.
The Governor has recently signed a Bill to enact financial relief for those businesses that are negatively impacted. More information about this Bill can be found on the Office of the Revisor of Statutes sites HF45 and SF31.
Again, thank you for your commitment to the health and well-being of your customers and the county’s communities! If you have questions, please contact our office at 612-543-5200 or email us at epi-envhlth@hennepin.us.
Please take our quick survey to help us find better ways to support you and your business during these challenging times. Your responses will help guide our future engagement sessions. Any feedback you provide will be anonymous and participation in the survey is voluntary.
Food Business Support Survey
- General environmental health
- Basic food safety classes
- Temporary food stand licensing
- Food license information, categories, and fee schedule
- New construction or remodeling application
Radon information and test kits
hennepin.us/radon
Septic system requirements and procedures
hennepin.us/septic
Body art licensing information (tattooing and piercing)
hennepin.us/bodyart
Beaches in Hennepin County
hennepin.us/beaches
Public swimming pool regulations
hennepin.us/pools
About us
Food Digest is a quarterly newsletter written by inspectors from Hennepin County Public Health Department and designed to support and educate Hennepin County food facility owners and operators. Articles focus on food safety and requirements from the Minnesota Food Code and Hennepin County food ordinance.
Location
1011 First Street S, Suite 215 Hopkins, MN 55343-9413
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
612-543-5200 hennepin.us/envhealth
Past issues
Previous issues of Food digest available in our archive.
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