The Division of Food Control is responsible for ensuring that food prepared and served in Harford County food service facilities is safe, wholesome and free from adulterants. The Division endeavors to protect and improve public health through education and enforcement of food safety codes, policies, and laws.
TEMPORARY FOOD SERVICE FACILITY MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FLYER
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- Inspects and licenses food service facilities-restaurants, schools, churches, and various other non-profit organizations
- Inspects and licenses special food service facilities-mobile units and temporary events (fairs, carnivals, outdoor coverts)
- Evaluates food service facility menus (HACCP) to assess hazards
- Provides consumer education materials to the public
- Investigates consumer complaints related to food and food service facilities
- Investigates foodborne and waterborne illnesses related to food service facilities
- Reviews and approves plans for new and remodeled food service facilities
- Conducts pre-opening inspections for new food service facilities
- Coordinates release of building permits and use and occupancy permits with other county and local agencies
- Conducts change of ownership inspections for food service facilities
- Change of Ownership Guidelines
- Complaints
- Consumer Food Safety Information
- Excluded Organization Event Notification Form
- Food Talk
- Guidelines for Mobile Food Units
- Guidelines for Snowball Stands
- Maryland Food Establishment Ventilation Criteria
- Minimum Requirements for Temporary Food Service Facility
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Plan Review for New or Remodeled Facilities
- Temporary Food Service Requirements Checklist