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What does Minnesota require for food stand hand washing?
Minnesota special event food stands must provide hand washing with potable warm or tempered water, soap and paper towels, plus a container to catch wastewater. Hand sanitizer does not replace hand washing. Food stands should also be set away from portable toilets.
Sources: MDH special event food stand guide; Horizon Public Health requirements (Douglas and Pope counties).
Does a portable hand washing station meet the rule?
A portable hand washing station with on-board fresh water, a foot pump, soap, paper towels and a gray water tank provides the water, soap, towels and wastewater catch the rule asks for. Your local health inspector makes the final call, so confirm with them when you apply.
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How many stations does an event need?
Each food stand at a Minnesota event needs its own hand washing setup, placed where food workers can reach it without leaving the stand. For guests, plan 1 hand washing station per 4 portable toilets. A festival with 3 food stands and 12 toilets needs at least 6 stations in total.