Licensing

Licensing

Licensing

Countryside Public Health Environmental Health Program based out of the Benson office, but serves all five counties. The program is responsible for licensing all establishments that serve food and all motels according to the Countryside Food and Beverage Ordinance. Manufactured home parks and campgrounds are licensed according to the Countryside Manufactured Home and Campground Ordinance. Tattoo parlors also require a license. Those wishing to serve food to the public at special events like fairs or celebrations are also regulated by this program and need licensing. Simply click on the type of information or license you want.

License for Food, Beverage Establishment

Certified Food Manger

The State of Minnesota requires a Minnesota Certified Food Manager in most food establishments. Food manager certification is administered by the Minnesota Department of Health. For more information visit this site: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/food/fmc/index.html

To access the rule for Certified Food Manager

Mobile Food Carts and Seasonal Permanent or Temporary Food Stands

License Application for Mobile Food Units, Food Carts, and Seasonal Permanent or Temporary Food Stands
Countryside Public Health Standards for Mobile Food Units
Directrices de establecimiento de alimentos temporal

Regulations for Outdoor Grilling

Outdoor Grilling Regulations for outdoor grilling activities
Countryside Public Health License Application

Special Event Food Stands

A Special Event Food Stand is a food and beverage service establishment which is used in conjunction with celebrations and special events, and which operates no more than three times annually for no more than ten total days.

License Application For Special Event Food Stand
Temporary Food Establishment Guidelines
Other information available to MDH web site: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/food/license/specevent.htm

Manufactured Home Park and/or Recreational Camping Area

Countryside Ordinance Establishing Standards and Procedures Regulating Manufactured Home Parks and Recreational Camping Areas in Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift and Yellow Medicine Counties
Countryside Manufactured Home Park or Camping Area License Application

Tattoo Parlors:

Ordinance Regulating Tattoo Parlors for Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift and Yellow Medicine Counties
Tattoo Parlor Application Procedure
Tattoo Parlor License Application

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