Purpose/Goals

1. To assure that the public is adequately provided with food that is safe, clean, wholesome and sanitary and
2. To assure that the public is protected from the unnecessary spread of communicable diseases through food.

Program Description

Administer state and local regulations governing food service facilities. Conduct inspections of food service establishments and require correction of violations. Collect and test food samples to assess for food contamination using standard plate count (SPC) and coliform, which directly correlate with sanitation deficiencies. Conduct epidemiological investigations of suspected and confirmed food-borne illness cases and outbreaks. Provide consultation and information to the public and food service workers on food safety.

Rules/Regulations WI Food Code (unofficial copy) Retail Food Establishments ATCP 75 (unofficial copy) Restaurants Chapter DHS 196 (unofficial copy) Vending Machines (DHS 198) (unofficial copy) Food Regulation Statute Chapter 97 (unofficial copy) Food Establishment BOH Regulations 2011

Other Agency Contacts State DHS - Health Food Safety and Recreational Licensing State DATCP - Ag Food Safety Division Ask about food safety In English In Spanish

Additional Information

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Foodborne Illness Food - Laboratory Sampling Food Manager Certification Food Recalls Grocery/Convenience Stores Milk Safety

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