The Food Protection Program is the largest of all the Environmental Health Programs. This program annually licenses food service operations, retail food establishments, mobiles and vending locations as well as temporary food events. The goal of this program is to ensure food safety by preventing food borne diseases through compliance with the Ohio’s Food Safety Regulations, proper handling of food and educational opportunities including the nationally recognized food safety certification course, ServSafe. The Environmental Health Division also investigates customer complaints and reviews and approves plans for all new and remodeled facilities.
On March 1, 2001, a new Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code based on the FDA Model Food Code was implemented. This code provides one set of laws and regulations for both food service operations and retail food establishments. To download a copy of the code click here.
Forms, Applications and Miscellaneous Information
Complaint Form (pdf)
Food Service Posters
Plan Review Guide (pdf)
Temporary Event Packet (pdf)
View Fee Schedule (pdf)
Other Food Safety Links
Ohio Department of Health
Ohio Department of Agriculture
Food and Drug Administration
Food Recalls
Centers for Disease Control
U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Services
National Institute of Health
Gateway to Government Food Safety Information
Fight Bac