HomeMy WebLinkAboutRe: popcorn stand Hennepin County Community Health Department
Epidemiology and Environmental Health Epidemiology:(952)351-5230
1011 South First Street,Suite 215 Environmental Health:(952)351-5200
Hopkins,MN 55343-9413 FAX:(952)351-5222
July 21, 2004
Ms. Kris Diller, Foodservice Director
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Orono School District# 278 ®
685 North Old Crystal Bay Rd
Orono, MN 55391 CITY Ur
Dear Ms. Diller:
Prior to the start of the 2004-2005 school year, we must resolve the issue of the
non-licensed, non-approved popcorn stand in the hallway across from the
principal's office at Myrtle Schumann Elementary. I have had previous
discussions with the principal, office staff and foodservice regarding this stand in
front of the office.
Please select one of the following options to achieve compliance with Hennepin
County Food Protection Ordinance 3:
1. Cease and desist the popcorn stand operation.
2. Locate the machine in the school's licensed kitchen for operation by
trained food handling staff. Check with the City Building Official to
see if this unit must be located under an exhaust hood. Popcorn
may then be served in the cafeteria or if it is prebagged and sealed,
it may be distributed at the present location in the hallway.
3. Construct an approved foodservice stand, incorporating
handwashing facilities, and obtain an additional license. Plans must
be submitted for approval to our department and the City of Orono
prior to construction. A basic 3-hour, food handler training course
would be required for the staff_ of the concession stand. Enclosed is
a plan review application and construction guide.
Please notify me in writing of which option you have selected to achieve
compliance with Hennepin County Ordinance 3, prior to September 1, 2004. If
you have any questions, please contact me at (952) 351-5207.
Sin erely, (�
Pamela A. Foster, R.S.
Environmentalist
Cc: Dr. Connie Fladeland, Principal of Myrtle Schumann Elementary
City of Orono Building Official
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