Food Safety

• Mobile Food Unit Planning Application
• Food Facility Planning Application
•  Temporary Packet – Directions
•  Temporary Packet – Application
• 2020 Top Spot Application

• Employee Health Reporting Form
• First Aid for Food Choking
• Clean-up Guidance for Vomit/Fecal Accidents
• 3-Compartment Sink Setup
• How to Calibrate a Thermometer
• How to Cool Foods Safely
• Proper Hand Washing
• How to Operate During a Water Boil Advisory
• Procedures Following a Water Boil Advisory

Click Here for Lucas County Food Facility Inspections

The most up-to-date food facility inspections are available through our website. You are able to search for any food facilities licensed by the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department.

Any inspections performed prior to July 9, 2014 are available by request from our office.

Please contact our office at 419-213-4100 opt. 3.

March 2019

• 2019 Food Code Change Summary – Operators

October 2018

• Dogs On Patios

*COVID-19 UPDATE*: All Food Safety Education Classes are canceled until further notice. 

The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is an Ohio approved provider of Level 1 and Level 2 Food Safety Courses. The Health Department currently offers the following classes:

Person in Charge (Level 1) $30.00

Successfully completing this course will provide the participant a Level One Certification in Food Protection. This course entails food handler training, and covers the basic principles of food safety.  

Manager Certification (Level 2) $165.00;
Level 2 Proctor Only $75.00

Successfully completing this course, and passing the course examination, will provide the participant with the following certificates: ServSafe Manager Course Certificate issued by ServSafe, and a Level Two Certification in Food Protection issued by the Ohio Department of Health. The Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code states that all Risk Level III and IV food facilities must have one employee with supervisory responsibility who has obtained a Level Two Certification in Food Protection Certificate.  

You must register and submit payment before you will be added to any class roster. Class size is limited and filled first-come-first-serve.

• *No refunds will be issued*. If you need to reschedule, you must notify our office at least one week prior to the course start date.
• You may also pay in person with cash, check, or card at the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department, 635 N. Erie St, Toledo, 43604 at 3rd floor receptionist.