Foods, Pools, and Lodging Program

Food establishments licensed by Southwest Health and Human Services are required to employ a Certified Food Protection Manager. To become a Certified Food Protection Manager, you must pass an approved food safety exam and submit an application to the Minnesota Department of Health. Certified Food Protection Manager application information can be found on the MDH website.

Serving food to the public at special events such as fairs or city celebrations requires a license.

• Special Event License Application
• Food Safety at Special Event Food Stands

Southwest Health and Human Services is delegated by the Minnesota Department of Health to license and inspect manufactured home parks and recreational camping areas in Lincoln, Lyon Murray, Pipestone, Redwood, and Rock Counties.

• INITIAL RCA APP Application SWHHS
• Chapter 4639, Camps and Mobile Home Parks 
• RCA Summary of Plan Review Req SWHHS
• RCA Plan Review Application SWHHS
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