Food Protection Section

The Food Protection Section is primary responsibility is to protect the community against foodborne illnesses resulting from health code violations and improper handling of food. It is responsible for inspections of food service operations, food vending machines and food establishments. Schools, daycare centers and hospitals are just a few of the areas inspected on a regular basis by this section. Thanks to the ongoing, highly professional service provided by registered sanitarians, the incidence of foodborne illnesses is minimal in the Franklin County community.

Functions:

provides licenses of all food service and food establishments
inspects food establishments and food services operation
approves plans for all new and renovated food-related facilities
investigates foodborne illnesses and reports of contaminated food
addresses customer complaints
procures and analyzes water samples from food establishments/food service operations with privately owned wells
makes in-service presentations
investigates reports of food related violations
inspects vending machines that dispense food products

Helpful Posters for Your Restaurant:
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Below is a list of the inspectors and the areas that they serve (listed in order of city, village, township):

Amlin, Brown, Dublin, Hilliard, N. Franklin, Sharon, Valleyview and Washington
Nick Singer (614) 462-6669

Canal Winchester, Reynoldsburg, Whitehall and all vending locations
Kent Bradley (614) 462-3855

Bexley, Blacklick, Blendon, Brice, E. Clinton, Gahanna, Jefferson, Madison, Mifflin, Minerva Park, New Albany, Plain andTruro
Garrett Guillozet (614) 462-4537

Darbydale, Galloway, Grove City, Groveport, Hamilton, Harrisburg, Jackson, Lockbourne, Obetz, Pleasant, and Prairie, Urbancrest
Shele Mann (614) 462-3906

Grandview Heights, Marble Cliff, Perry, S. Franklin, Upper Arlington, W. Clinton, Westerville
Jere Marks (614) 462-6689

Any restaurants within the city limits of Columbus or Worthington are licensed and inspected by the Columbus Health Department, (614) 645-8191, located at 240 Parsons Ave., Columbus, OH 43215. Restaurants located in Bexley are licensed and inspected by the Bexley Health Department, (614) 235-8694.

Helpful Documents to Download (click on item below to view):

APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE TO CONDUCT A FOOD SERVICE OPERATION OR RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT

APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY LICENSE TO CONDUCT A FOOD SERVICE OPERATION OR RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT

APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE TO CONDUCT A VENDING MACHINE LOCATION

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR A MOBILE FOOD SERVICE OPERATION

FOOD SERVICE/FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PLAN REVIEW SUBMITTAL FORM

FOOD SERVICE/FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PLAN REVIEW REQUIREMENTS AND FEES

REVIEW OF FOOD SAFETY RULES

Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 3701-21 Food Service Operations

Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3717 Food Service/Retail Food Establishment

Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 3717-1 Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code

Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 901:3-4 Retail Food Establishment