We work to protect community health by working with food service establishments (owners, operators, caterers, and the community) to avoid imminent health hazards through design and management, education, permitting, and inspections. These efforts result in fewer food borne illness in the community.
Responsibilities
Our Environmental Health staff:
- Provide plan review and approval for new food service facilities
- Issue permits for food service operators
- Investigate food borne illness outbreaks
- Investigate complaints
- Provide training for the food service industry by request on preparation, storage, and service of food (Food Safety 101)
- Provide information and education on food safety issues
- Inspect permanent, temporary, and mobile food services
- Inspect community and school food service facilities
- Enforce the New York State Clean Indoor Air Act at food service facilities
Types of Permitted Food Service Operations
Food Inspection Results
View the food inspection results page or contact our office by emailing the Madison County Health Department or calling 315-366-2526.
Home Processor Exemption
Do you plan to make foods such as certain baked goods, jellies or snack mixes? If yes, you may qualify for a Home Processor Exemption from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
