Food and Beverage License

Nutritional services are part of the required set of services provided in an Adult Day Program.
Providers must comply with the states Food and Beverage Licensing requirements.
The licensing process works as follows:

1. The owner submits plan review requirements and specifications and required fee to MDH to
begin the licensing process. Plans must be submitted and approved before construction
begins. Allow at least 30 days at a minimum for plan approval.

2. Plans and specifications are reviewed by MDH plan reviewers. In addition to the plan review
fee, there is a separate license fee. MDH will send a license application, including the required
fee with the plan review approval report.

3. Construction may begin after you receive the plan review approval report.

4. The owner completes and submits the license application and all fees.

5. MDH schedules a final pre-opening inspection. At the inspection, if all requirements are met,
approval will be given to open and start operating the establishment.

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has a delegation agreement with some local
health agencies (city, county) to provide licenses for food, beverage, and lodging
establishments in Minnesota. MDH is responsible for the remaining areas of the state. The
following link will highlight which licensing entity will review your license application.
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/food/license/delegation.html

Additional information can be found on the Food and Beverage Licensing Requirements Fact
Sheet:
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/food/license/fplslicfs.pdf

Katie Adult Day Center Policies and Procedures Manual 01-005.16

A Product of LeadingAge Minnesota October 2016