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Minnesota food handler license on record for Lor Suty at Saint Paul's 1001 Johnson Parkway

Minnesota food handler license on record for Lor Suty at Saint Paul's 1001 Johnson Parkway

Rule Changes Saint Paul, MN local

State food handler license appears for units 132 and 107 at an address that already has another licensed food tenant

7 days ago: Food handler retail license appears on MDA list

Overview

Updated 2 days ago

Lor Suty holds a Minnesota food handler license for units 132 and 107 at 1001 Johnson Parkway in Saint Paul. The record first appeared on the state Agriculture Department's licensing list on October 20, 2026.

The same address already has another licensed food business: Pk Produce LLC, cleared for Unit 182 on August 29, 2026 to sell produce, according to the state list. The Suty record covers one license and does not say what the business will sell or when it might open. A license is permission to operate, not proof of an open business.

Why it matters

The record is one step in Minnesota's food licensing process, not confirmation that a business is open or fully approved.

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Key Indicators

1
Food handler retail license on record
Minnesota Department of Agriculture license for Lor Suty at 1001 Johnson Pkwy.
2
Units listed at the address
Units 132 and 107 at 1001 Johnson Parkway.

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People Involved

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Lor Suty
Named licensee on the food handler retail record
License on record with Minnesota Department of Agriculture

Organizations Involved

Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
State agency
Issues food handler licenses in Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issues food licenses and inspects food businesses across the state.

Timeline

1 event Latest: 7 days ago

  1. Food handler retail license appears on MDA list

    Latest Licensing

    Minnesota food handler retail license for Lor Suty at 1001 Johnson Pkwy units 132 and 107 appears on the state agriculture department's licensing list.

Scenarios

1

Business opens at 1001 Johnson Parkway

Possible Resolves by Apr 20, 2027

Discussed by: No public analysis available for this specific record

Lor Suty obtains any remaining approvals and begins serving customers at the address. The business would appear in local directories or reviews.

2

License remains on record but business does not open

Possible Resolves by Oct 20, 2027

Discussed by: No public analysis available for this specific record

The license stays on record but the business never opens. This can happen when a business obtains a license but does not complete the full approval process or decides not to proceed.

3

Additional licenses and permits appear for the address

Possible Resolves by Apr 20, 2027

Discussed by: No public analysis available for this specific record

More approvals appear on the MDA licensing list or city records for this address, indicating the business is progressing through the approval process.

Historical Context

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Ongoing

Regulatory approval vs. operation (general pattern)

In regulated industries, an approval is permission to act, not evidence of action. A food license permits a business to handle food; it does not mean the business is serving customers.

Then

The distinction between approval and operation is standard across regulated industries.

Now

Licensing records are one signal in a longer process, not proof of completion.

Why this matters now

This food handler license is an approval, not proof of an open business.

Sources

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Minnesota Department of Agriculture City of Saint Paul Minnesota Department of Agriculture