The Food Safety Program provides technical assistance in all aspects of food safety to the food industry and the general public. The Food Safety Program annually licenses and routinely inspects food service operations and retail food establishments, including mobiles, temporary food events, and vending locations, in Clinton County. The goal of this program is to ensure that food sold in Clinton County is safe and served in a clean environment. The Clinton County Health District strives to protect our communities from foodborne illnesses through education and enforcement of Ohio's Food Safety Regulations. Food Safety licensing and enforcement is established by the following:
Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code Chapter 3717-1 of the Ohio Administrative Code.
Chapter 3717 of the Ohio Revised Code related to food service operations and retail food establishments.
Chapter 3701-21 of the Ohio Administrative Code related to food service operations.
Chapter 901:3 of the Ohio Administrative Code related to retail food establishments.
Food Safety Program activities include, but not limited to:
- License and inspect licensed food service operations and retail food establishments
- Reviews and approves plans for all new and remodeled food facilities
- Investigate customer complaints
- Investigate foodborne illnesses and reports of contaminated food
- Collect and analyze water samples from food facilities with private water systems
- Provide food safety training
Applications and Forms:
Facility Plan Review Application Packet
Mobile Food License Application Packet
Temporary Food Application Packet
Licensed Facility Complaint Form
To submit applications, bring a completed physical copy to our office on 111 S. Nelson Ave. Suite 1 Wilmington, OH 45177. Additionally, you can send a digital copy of your application to info@clincohd.com and a Health District employee will contact you regarding payment.
Education:
Ohio Person In Charge (PIC) Certification and Ohio Manager Certification in Food Protection Information:
Ohio Department of Health - Food Safety Certification
Additional Links/Resources:
Ohio Department of Health - Food Safety Program
Ohio Department of Agriculture - Food Safety Division