Minn. R. 4626.0580
VENDING MACHINE; VENDING STAGE CLOSURE. 4-204.14
The dispensing compartment of a vending machine, including a machine that is designed to vend prepackaged snack food that is not TCS, such as chips, party mixes, and pretzels, must be equipped with a self-closing door or cover if the machine is: A. located in an outside area that does not otherwise afford the protection of an enclosure against rain, windblown debris, insects, rodents, and other contaminants that are present in the environment; or B. available for self-service during hours when it is not under the full-time supervision of a food employee.