Thank you for your letter of July 15, 1998 regarding barefooted patrons in stores, restaurants and other places of business. The Minnesota Department of Health does not have rules regulating patrons attire in food service establishments. We do regulate and have rules regarding food service employees in the food preparation and utensil washing areas. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact me at 651/215-0867 or Karen Holmes at 651/215-0871.

Sincerely,

PRS:cas
cc: Karen Holmes, Environmental Health Supervisor, Minnesota Department of Health