The Washington County Health Department Food Specialist inspects all food service establishments in the county. Including restaurants, grocery stores, gas stations, caterers, schools, jails, mobile food trucks, and many more. They also provide consultation for remodeling and new construction of food establishments. In addition to their duties, they investigate consumer complaints of food products and foodborne illnesses. The Food Specialist inspects all food establishments during the fair and various other festivals. All current and previous inspections are available for viewing at the Health Department any time during regular business hours.
The Food Specialist can be contacted Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. at 812-883-5603, Extension 3, or at times outside of this period by leaving a message at that extension.
What to do if an employee is sick? Follow this step by step questionnaire. Click Here!!!
| Retail Food Establishments: | Temporary Food Permits: |
| New Ownership, Remodel, Newly Built Restaurant or Mobile Food Truck: | Mobile Food Vendors Info:
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| What should I do during an emergency: | Non-Profit Organizations: Non-Profit Organizations should register with their local health department with a copy of their non-profit certification. |
| Food Protection Managers Certification Classes and Testing: (these are a few locations)
| Indiana State Food Codes:
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New Ownership, New Build, or Remodeling Food Establishment
Are you looking to own a new restaurant, food truck/trailer, or any store that sells food? If so, then this is the right area to start. If you are a new owner, remodeling an existing location, or building from the ground up we have useful information to help you move forward.
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Retail Food Establishments
Restaurants, diners, grocery stores, gas stations, etc. that offer food can find information here. Permit applications, food codes, guidance letters, employee health policies, Standard Operating Procedures, emergency procedures, etc.
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Do you operate a food truck or trailer? You can find all info here from Permit Applications, commissary agreements, employeee health policy, etc.
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Temporary Food Permits
This is for those setting up at festivals, carnivals, fairs, and other events that are less than 14 days. You will find permit applications and requirements to operate a temporary establishment.
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