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About...
     
The Food Safety Program is responsible for licensing and inspecting retail food businesses. These include grocery stores, restaurants, bars, delis, convenience stores,vending machines, food carts, and all food sold at fairs and festivals. The inspections are a service provided for the public to ensure the safety of Columbus' food supply. Columbus Public Health has provided a link to view new or recently remodeled retail food businesses in Columbus.
Program Services
Who Is The Program For?
The Food Safety Program provides its services to all people who live or work in the City of Columbus and Worthington.
How To Use The Program
If you are interested in using any of the Food Safety Program services please link to the sites available on our web site or contact the Food Safety Program at 645-7538.
Cost
Licensing and Plan Review Fees Food Safety Workshop Registration Form 2008 Food Safety Workshop Registration Form
Location
The Food Safety Program is located at Columbus Public Health.
Hours
The Food Safety Program office hours are Monday through Friday from 7:45 am to 4:45 pm.
Program Publications
Food Safety Tool Box (English) Food Safety Tool Box (Chinese) Food Safety Tool Box (Spanish) Food Safety Tool Box (Somali)
Resources and Links
Codes and Regulations Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code - 3717-1 Ohio Administrative Code English - Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code Spanish - Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code Chinese - Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code Somali - Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code
Retail Food Establishments & Food Service Operations 3717 Ohio Revised Code 3701-21 Food Service Operations, Ohio Administrative Code, Ohio Department of Health 901:3-4 Retail Food Establishments, Ohio Administrative Code, Ohio Department of Agriculture 901:30-6-01 Farm Market, Farmer's Market Rules, Ohio Administrative Code, Ohio Department of Agriculture
Related Agencies Ohio Department of Health Ohio Department of Agriculture Centers for Disease Prevention and Control Food and Drug Administration United States Department of Agriculture Fight BAC! Keep Food Safe from Bacteria National Restaurant Association Ohio Restaurant Association Central Ohio Restaurant Association Ohio Grocers Association Ohio Liquor Control Ohio Licensed Beverage Association Columbus Building Regulations Columbus Department of Public Safety Columbus City Auditor Ohio Small Business Association Ohio Hotel Motel and Lodging Association
Other Materials Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Guide for Retail Food Establishment
Forms and Applications
Food Safety Workshop Schedule 2008 Food Safety Workshop Schedule Plan Review Application Starting a Food Business Guide
Temporary License ApplicationLicense Application coming soon Mobile License Application coming soon Vending Machine License Application coming soon
Contact Us
Phone: (614) 645-7005 health@columbus.gov
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