Section 31.83 — Protection.
31.83 PROTECTION. Subdivision 1. Containers and display. Bulk food and product modules must be protected from contamination during display, customer self-service, refilling, and storage. Each product module must have a tight-fitting lid that is kept in a closed position at all times except during stocking and customer service. Containers supplied by customers may not be […]
Section 31.84 — Dispensing.
31.84 DISPENSING. Subdivision 1. Dispensing devices. Bulk food may be dispensed by: mechanical dispensing devices including gravity dispensers, pumps, extruders, and augers; or manual dispensing utensils including tongs, scoops, ladles, and spatulas. Subd. 2. Utensils. A manual dispensing utensil must have a handle long enough to avoid consumer contact with the bulk food. When not […]
Section 31.85 — Construction; Materials.
31.85 CONSTRUCTION; MATERIALS. Subdivision 1. Product modules and utensils. Product modules and utensils must be metal or plastic and corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, smooth, easily cleanable, and durable under conditions of normal use. They may not impart odors, color, taste, or contamination to the food. Product modules must be easily removable from the display unit for […]
Section 31.86 — Cleaning Frequency.
31.86 CLEANING FREQUENCY. Except in municipalities with less than 1,000 inhabitants, or in towns, manual dispensing utensils and tethers must be cleaned and sanitized at least daily, or at more frequent intervals based on the type of food and the food particle accumulation or soiling. Manual dispensing utensils and tethers in retail stores in municipalities […]
Section 31.87 — Sign.
31.87 SIGN. A sign must be posted conspicuously within the immediate display area directing customers for health reasons to use the utensils provided when serving themselves, not to handle the food directly, and not to consume food on the premises. History: 1984 c 476 s 8
Section 31.782 — Definitions.
31.782 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Scope. As used in sections 31.781 to 31.789, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them. Subd. 2. [Repealed, 1996 c 310 s 1] Subd. 3. Perishable food. “Perishable food” means any food intended for human consumption (other than meat and poultry, frozen food, or fresh fruit or vegetables), […]
Section 31.783 — Rules, Scope.
31.783 RULES, SCOPE. Subdivision 1. Rules. The commissioner shall administer and enforce the provisions of sections 31.781 to 31.789 by rules adopted prior to October 1, 1973 pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act. Subd. 2. 90 days or less. Perishable foods which bear a quality assurance date of 90 days or less from the date […]
Section 31.784 — Expiration Of Quality Assurance Date.
31.784 EXPIRATION OF QUALITY ASSURANCE DATE. Nothing contained in sections 31.781 to 31.789 or any rule adopted pursuant hereto shall require the removal from sale of a perishable food product after the expiration of the quality assurance date on the product nor imply that after the expiration of the quality assurance date on the product, […]
Section 31.785 — Regulations Of Other States And The Federal Government.
31.785 REGULATIONS OF OTHER STATES AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. If any other state, or the federal government, adopts an open dating statute or regulation which provides for information and enforcement equal to or greater than that of sections 31.781 to 31.789, the commissioner may, by rule, exempt any product from the provisions of sections 31.781 […]
Section 31.786 — Local Ordinances Preempted.
31.786 LOCAL ORDINANCES PREEMPTED. No subordinate unit of government may adopt or enforce any rule or ordinance regarding open dating of perishable foods other than sections 31.781 to 31.789. History: 1973 c 686 s 6