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FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM
The Ionia County Health Department Food Program seeks to protect public health through the application of inspection and permitting activities in the areas of food service, food illness/complaint investigations, training and information resource for operators.
All fixed food service establishments are licensed annually and inspected
on a routine basis. Temporary food licenses are issued for gatherings
where food is prepared and served outside of a fixed food establishment
in conjunction with fairs, festivals, or other short-term events. Plan
reviews and pre-opening inspections are conducted for all new establishments
prior to construction and for existing establishments undergoing remodeling
(plan reviews and pre-opening inspections are not needed for vending machines
and temporary establishments). Consultation and Food Service Manager
Certification Training are also available.
- Food Illness and Complaints
- Food Service and Licenses
- Plan Review
- Food Law, Code & Fact Sheets
- Manager Safety Training
- Other Links
Ionia County Health Department handles the food borne illness and complaint investigations within the County. Complaints can be made in person at the office, by letter or phone. Illness believed to be caused by food or water should be promptly reported to the office to aid in the investigation (616-527-5341).
The Food Law sets up five license types: Fixed, Mobile Unit, Special Transitory Food Unit (STFU), Temporary, and Vending. Whenever food is served to the public a food license is needed unless exempted by the food law. The exemptions cover non-profit organizations serving home prepared foods such as pot lucks and bake sales. For assistance in finding which license type is best or if a license is needed for an event or facility please contact our office at 616-527-5341.
Temporary food licenses are issued for gatherings where food is prepared and served outside of a fixed food establishment in conjunction with fairs, festivals, or other short-term events. Temporary food applications must be in this office 5 days before the event to avoid late application fees. Fees must be received in this office before the event.
New and remodeling projects in fixed and special transitory food unit licensed food service establishments require plan review. The plan review is a process to reduce the likelihood of violations and operational difficulties caused by the design, layout, and structure of the facility. Plans must be submitted and approved before construction begins. For details and assistance with plan review process please call our office at 616-527-5340.
The plan submission instructions, application, worksheet, and reference manual can be found at the Michigan Department of Agriculture.
Food Law sets the licensing requirements, and adopts the 1999 FDA Model Food Code by reference. The Food Law supersedes the Food Code.
The Food Code makes up the majority of the requirements for the construction, and operation of food establishments. There are more recent model food codes; however, Michigan Food Law adopts the 1999 code.
The fact sheets are summaries of selected topics in the food code or law.
Food Manager Certification Training Class
This class covers the basic understanding of food safety in the retail setting. It will also provide you with the knowledge to control food safety risks in your establishment. The program was developed by the National Environment Health Association and the exam is by the National Registry Food Safety Professionals (NRFSP).
If you successfully complete the class, you will become certified by the NRFSP. The Ionia County Health Department is offering reduced license fees for all facilities with a certified manager!
Why should you take this class? Click here to find out!
Questions? Contact our office for details 616-527-5341.
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