Food Safety

The mission of the Kent City Health Department Food Safety Program is to protect and improve the health of consumers by assuring foods are safe and are not adulterated, misbranded, or falsely advertised.

The Food Service Program involves the licensing and inspection of restaurants, taverns, food vending machines, convenience stores, and temporary food events to verify compliance with sanitary standards set forth by the State of Ohio ensuring safe and wholesome foods for the consumer.

Program Resources

• Enforcement Procedures (PDF)
• Food Employee Illness Reporting Agreement (PDF)
• Food Facility Inspection Reports
• Cleanup Guidance of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events - Ohio Department of Health (PDF)
• Cleanup Procedure of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events - Ohio Department of Health (PDF)
• Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code (PDF)
• Updates to the Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code - Chapter 3717-1, Ohio Administrative Code (PDF)
• Coronavirus Info and Tips for Restaurant Operators (PDF)