Resources for Food Businesses

Food businesses have been significantly impacted by the national and statewide response to the coronavirus pandemic. The following resources are available for food businesses in Ramsey County:

COVID-19 information

• FDA COVID-19 Food Safety
• Minnesota Department of Agriculture information for food retailers and farmers' markets
• Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO)
• State of Minnesota COVID-19 Dashboard
• Minnesota Department of Health
• Centers for Disease Control
• Employee Screening and Testing Recommendations (PDF)

Restaurant and bars

• Frequently asked questions about executive orders related to bars, restaurants and other places of public accommodation (PDF)
• Food Safety for Delivery and Pick-up Services (PDF)
• Industry Guidance for Safely Reopening Restaurants and Bars 
• Providing Food and Beverages for On-site Consumption at Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings (PDF)

Grocery stores and farmers' markets

• Industry Guidance for Grocery and Convenience Stores (PDF)
• Farmer’s Market Safe Operations (video)
• Providing Food and Beverages for On-site Consumption at Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings

Visitor and employee health screening

The following checklist is available in PDF format.

• English
• Hmoob 
• Soomaali 
• Español 

Signage and posters

The following posters and signs are available in PDF format.

Social distancing

• English - 8.5x11
• English - 11x17
• Hmoob - 8.5x11
• Hmoob - 11x17
• Soomaali - 8.5x11
• Soomaali - 11x17
• Español - 8.5x11
• Español - 11x17
• Karen - 8.5x11
• Karen - 11x17
• Afaan Oromoo - 8.5x11      
• Afaan Oromoo - 11x17

Social distancing - entrance poster - all languages

• All Languages - 24x36

Hand hygiene for food handlers

• Minnesota Department of Health
• Hand washing reminder signs can be requested from Environmental Health.
• COVID-19 and When to Return to Work Guidance (PDF)
  • Contact your establishment inspector for more information.