- 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)
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.
FOOD SAFETY TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
- ServSafe® Free COVID-19 Training and Resources
- ServSafe® Food Safety Training Course and/or Exam (Manager Certification in Food Protection- approved by the OH Dept. of Health)-2024 Class Dates/Registration Form
- Food Safety Basics Class - Level 1 Person in Charge
Food safety training and testing is available to licensed food services or to whomever is interested. For further information, please call 330-678-8109, ext. 5208 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
VIDEOS
TIPS TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM NOROVIRUS
FOOD SAFETY & PERSONAL HYGIENE
Food Service Forms
- Food Facility Review Procedures and Application (PDF)
- Food Facility Approval Guidelines (PDF)
- Food Safety Information Packet (PDF)
- Food Service Customer Satisfaction Survey (PDF)
- Mobile Food Operation Requirements (PDF)
- Person-In-Charge Information Packet (PDF)
- Temporary Food Service - Application Packet (PDF)
Contact Us
Kent Health Department
201 E. Erie St., Second Floor
Kent, OH 44240
Phone: 330-678-8109