Summit County Health District
1100 Graham Road Circle •  Stow, Ohio 44224 •  (330) 923-4891

 
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FOOD SAFETY
FOOD SAFETY BASICS
Monday, October 20, 2008
9:00am - 11:00am  OR  2:00pm - 4:00pm
Click here for registration information
APPLICATIONS

The Food Safety Program must review, approve, and inspect all new or extensively remodeled food operation construction projects.  It is suggested that plans be submitted for review as soon as possible, as the review process may take as long as thirty days.   Please call
330-926-5600
  if you have any questions.

FOOD SERVICE OPERATION / RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE INFORMATION
Food Service/Food Establishment Plan Review Submittal Requirements
Guide for Preparing and Submitting Food Construction Plans
What is my Risk Level?

TEMPORARY FOOD SERVICE LICENSE - Print and Return Both Files
Temporary Food Operation License Application
Temporary Food Operation License Requirements

Food Vending Machine Operation License Application

Mobile Food Service Operation License Requirments

AVIAN INFLUENZA and FOOD SAFETY

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

U.S. Department of Agriculture/FSRIO

U.S. Food and Drug Administration/CFSAN

World Health Organization

CHILLING / COOKING / SEPARATING FOODS

Chill Facts

Cold Storage Chart


Thermy™ Says: "It's Safe to Bite When the Temperature Is Right" Brochure
      English
      Spanish

Cooking Safely in the Microwave Oven
      English
      Spanish

Combat Cross-Contamination

Be Smart. Keep Foods Apart—Don't Cross-Contaminate


Prevention of Cross Contamination


fightbac.org
Partnership for Food Safety Education




FARM AND FARMERS' MARKETS / COTTAGE FOODS

Farm Markets Fact Sheet

Farmers' Markets Fact Sheet

Cottage Foods

 
FOOD CODES

The Food Safety Program licenses and regulates all food service operations and retail food establishments including restaurants, grocery stores, mobile, temporary, and vending machine operations to assure that all comply with the applicable laws.

Environmental Health Code Chapter 1420: Food Service Operations

Environmental Health Code Chapter 1430: Food Vending Machines

Environmental Health Code Chapter 1440: Food Establishments

Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code
                       Spanish Translation                 Simplified Chinese Translation
Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 901:3-4: Retail Food Establishments

Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 3701-21: Food Service Operations

Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3717: Retail Food Establishments, Food Service Operations
FOODBORNE ILLNESS

A responsibility of the Food Safety Program is to investigate reports of food-borne illnesses and to reduce the potential for future food-borne disease outbreaks. Please call 330-926-5600 to report any suspected illnesses related to consuming food.

Exclusion or Restriction of Sick Food Workers

Foodborne Illness—What Consumers Need to Know

How to Handle Refrigerated Ready-To-Eat Foods and Avoid Listeriosis

Norovirus - Frequently Asked Questions

FOOD IRRADIATION

Government Food Safety Information - Irradiation Links

USDA/FDA Food Information Center - Food Irradiation Informational Links


USDA/FDA Food Information Center - Food Irradiation Educational Resources

USDA - Irradiation of Meat and Poultry

FOOD RECALLS

Ohio Department of Agriculture - Recalls

U.S. Department of Agriculture Recalls

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Recalls and Alerts

 
FOOD SAFETY

After a Fire, Is the Food Safe?

Consumer Food Safety Publications

Fight BAC!™ Four Simple Steps to Food Safety
        English
        Spanish
        Chinese

First Aid For Food Choking

Food Employee Handwash Sign

Health Reporting Requirements for Food Employees

Mercury in Fish and Shellfish
        
 Spanish

Playing it Safe with Eggs

Proper Use of Disposable Gloves

Keep Your Food Safe
         Spanish

Temperature Danger Zone Poster

Wiping Cloths – Prevention of Cross Contamination

FOOD SAFETY EDUCATION

At Your Service

Canton City Health Department

Cuyahoga County Board of Health

Lake County General Health District

Nutrition Plus

Ohio Restaurant Association

Ohio State University Extention

University of Akron

 

FOOD SAFETY and SECURITY in EMERGENCIES
Emergency and Terrorism Preparedness

Food Safety and Security at Temporary Mass Gatherings


Keeping Food Safe After a Disaster

Industry Self-Assessment Checklist for Food Security

What Consumers Need to Know
GENERAL CLEANING AND SANITIZING
Ounce of Prevention - Centers for Disease Control
 
MAD COW DISEASE
Centers for Disease Control

U.S. Food and Drug Administration
 
REQUIREMENTS and GUIDELINES
Consumer Advisory Requirements

Food Precaution Label for Takeout and Leftovers

Guidelines for Food Sales at Animal Exhibitions

Guidelines for Portable Toilets at Mass Gatherings

Guidelines for Processing of Fresh Cut Produce

How to Comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act: A Guide for Restaurants
Labeling Requirements

Person In Charge Requirements

Protecting the Food Supply: FDA Actions on New Bioterrorism
Legislation


Smoke Free Work Place

Water Boil Advisory Guidelines
RESOURCES
Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Food Safety Initiative

Gateway to Government Food Safety Information

National Coalition for Food-Safe Schools

Ohio Department of Agriculture

Ohio Department of Health

Ohio EPA, Ohio Sport Fish Consumption Advisory


Partnership for Food Safety Education, Fight BAC!TM Campaign

U.S. Department of Agriculture


U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

U.S. FDA, A HACCP Principles Guide for Food Establishments
at the Retail Level


U.S. FDA, Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms and Natural Toxins Handbook

U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition

U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition for Kids
By promoting food safety education and fostering understanding, communication and cooperation among regulators, industry and consumers we seek to provide the best public health and consumer protection in an expeditious and cost effective manner.
 
 

 

 

 

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