Safe Foods Support Inc.

St. Paul food safety consultant

Safe Foods Support is based in St. Paul, at 503 Cleveland Ave N, so St. Paul processors and kitchens are a short drive from our office.

Request an assessmentCall 651-328-0981

Our founder is a former Minnesota Department of Agriculture inspector of meat and poultry slaughter and processing, poultry and eggs. That background shapes how we prepare St. Paul businesses for licensing and inspection.

Agencies a St. Paul business may deal with

Local licensing
Depending on the business, local licensing and inspection may involve the City of Saint Paul or Ramsey County.
MDA
Minnesota Department of Agriculture licensing for food processors, manufacturers and wholesalers, and state meat inspection.
MDH
Minnesota Department of Health oversight for establishments not covered by a local agency.
USDA FSIS
Federal inspection when meat or poultry products cross state lines.

St. Paul operations we support

  • Small meat and poultry processors
  • Specialty and cultural food producers growing their sales
  • Shared kitchens and food business incubators
  • Retail food and grocery operators

Services for St. Paul clients

Guide to download

Coming soon

Minnesota food business licensing map

Which agency licenses what in Minnesota (MDA, MDH, or your city or county), by product type and sales channel.

We’ll add this guide here soon.

Frequently asked questions

Where is your office?
Our office is at 503 Cleveland Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55114. Call 651-328-0981 to arrange a visit.
How quickly can you respond to a St. Paul business?
We respond within 1 business day. Rush work (delivered in under 48 hours) is +25%.
Do you price St. Paul work differently?
No. Travel is included within the Twin Cities metro, and every price is a starting price, with the final price by quote.
Our process needs a variance. Can you help?
Yes. We prepare variance and exemption documentation when your process doesn’t fit the standard rule.
What do you look at in a first assessment?
Your facility, process flow, records and any recent inspection findings, the way an inspector would see them.

Start with an assessment

Visit us on Cleveland Ave N, or tell us about your St. Paul operation online.

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