Food Inspection Program
The Food Protection Program in Cole County is done under contract with Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). The inspection guidelines for this program are established by DHSS. The guidelines used by DHSS emphasis that the inspection is to be conducted in a manner that fosters a spirit of cooperation so items of public health concern will be corrected and the consuming public’s health is protected.
Food establishments inspected under the Food Protection Program includes but not limited to restaurants; catering operations; mobile food service, meat markets, retail grocery, convenience stores, senior citizens centers, school cafeterias, congregate dining, taverns, summer feeding (preparation & service sites), bakeries, delicatessens, temporary events, food pantries, and food processors.
The inspection frequency of food establishments is determined by public health priority, which is set by using a risk assessment formula set by DHSS.
Food Program MO 1999 Food Code
http://health.mo.gov/safety/foodsafety/foodcode.php
Guidelines for temporary food events (Printable flyer see attached PDF)
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