Food Safety Program

The Lake County General Health District is responsible for the inspection of over 1,200 food service operations (FSO) and retail food establishments (RFE). The Food Safety Program focuses on protecting the community against foodborne illnesses resulting from health code violations and improper handling of food. Some examples of FSO are restaurants, school kitchens, daycares, bars, hospitals, and nursing homes. RFE include convenience stores, pizza shops, bakeries, grocery stores, and gas stations. Mobile food operations and vending machines are also part of the Food Safety Program.

Activities within the Food Safety Program:

  • License all food service operations and food establishments
  • Inspect food establishments and food services operations
  • Approve plans for all new and renovated food-related facilities
  • Investigate foodborne illnesses and reports of contaminated food
  • Investigate customer complaints
  • Make in-service presentations
  • Investigate reports of food related violations

Lake County Food Inspection Reports

Electronic Plan Submission

Food Recalls and Alerts

Food Establishment Owner/Operators

Food Education and Training

Food Safety at Home