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The food safety program’s primary responsibility is to protect the community against food borne illnesses resulting from health code violations and improper handling of food. It is responsible for inspections of food service operations, food vending machines, food establishments, schools, day-care centers and hospitals on a regular basis. This program also inspects food operations at fairs, festivals, and other temporary events in Belmont County.
Functions:
- Provide licenses
- Inspect food establishments/operations
- Approve plans for new food-related facilities
- Investigates food borne illnesses and reports contaminated food
- In-services presentations
- Investigates reports of food related violations
- Inspects vending machines
- Inspects food operations at temporary events
Please contact the BCHD for current fee page and applications 740-695-1202
2021 Temporary FSO & RFE Application
Temporary Food Operations
Description: A food operation that is operated for a maximum of five (5) consecutive days and no more than 10 times per year, not otherwise licensed as a permanent or mobile food operation.
Licensing: Temporary food operations require a separate food license for each event and location. No more than ten (10) temporary licenses are allowed per organization/individual per year.
Prior to operating a temporary food operation, you must complete and submit a Temporary Food License Application. Please contact BCHD for more information and to request an application 1-740-695-1202.
Clean-up Guidance for Vomit/Fecal Accidents in Food Service Operations
Foodborne Illness Questions
Employee Health Policy Agreement
Foodborne Illness Reporting
Program Information
There are hundreds of microorganisms and chemicals that can cause illness through food or water. Any illness that is caused by eating contaminated food or water is considered a foodborne illness.
The BCHD investigates cases of foodborne illness to discover and correct problems in the food production and distribution system and prevent future illness. Consumers and business owners can help by reporting illnesses they suspect might be foodborne.
Foodborne Illnesses
The onset of illness can be almost immediate or up to 70 days, depending on the cause. Some common symptoms are diarrhea, fever, vomiting, jaundice (yellow skin color) and sore throat with fever.
What is it?
Food Poisoning Causes – Foodsafety.gov
A-Z Index for Foodborne Illness – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Reporting Illness
Reporting Illnesses for Consumers
The BCHD takes all complaints regarding food borne illness and food safety seriously. If you believe that you have become ill from something you ate, we would like to know.
- Please call 740-695-1202 and report it.
Online Food Inspections for Belmont County
Belmont County Health Department
| Welcome to the Belmont County Health Department Food Inspection Website.
The Environmental Health Division promotes public health by addressing many of the environmental factors that can affect human health regarding food safety. The primary role of the environmental health staff is to prevent human illness or injury through public education, regulation and advocacy. Sanitarians in the department perform a wide variety of public health functions which include inspecting, regulating and enforcement of the food facilities. The link above offers an opportunity to share information which may assist you in being well-informed about our food facilities in our community. In order to provide as much information to the public as possible, we will post the results of our inspections on our website on a regular basis. As of now we will only be posting inspection reports for food facilities. We will be posting inspection reports for other types of facilities in the near future. |
Mobile Food Units
Plan Review Info
REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW FOOD SERVICE OPERATION
Water Interruption in a Food Service Operation
Power Outage in a Food Service Operation
Sewage Backup in a Food Service Operation
Dogs in Outdoor Dining Areas
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Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code Chapter 3717-1 of the Ohio Administrative Code.
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Chapter 3717 of the Ohio Revised Code related to food service operations.
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Chapter 3701-21 of the Ohio Administrative Code related to food service operations.