Food Safety Program

Welcome to San Juan County Health & Community Services Food Safety Program page. Our staff activities include:

1. Conducting Food safety inspections in Food Establishments. The Washington State Retail Food Code Working Document (see link below) contains the rules that form the basis of these inspections. This document is a compilation of Chapter 246-215 Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and Modification of 2001 FDA Food Code. It went into effect in May of 2005.

2. Reviewing Plans for New Food Establishments and Food Establishment Renovations. Contact our Department with questions about the Permit application, or to inquire about current fees.

3. Advise and inspect Temporary Food Establishment events, which include the County Fair and Farmer’s Markets. Contact our department for current fees.

4. Offer Food Safety classes for participants to obtain Food Handler Cards (link to the the schedule below). All food workers working in Food Establishments need Food Safety knowledge, and need to have a current Food Handler Card. Food Handler Cards obtained at the class are usually valid for 2 years. Contact our Department for the current fee.

1. Washington State Retail Food Code Working Document (Adobe PDF file)

2. San Juan County Plan Review Application for a Food Establishment (Adobe PDF file)

3. San Juan County Plan Review Application for a Temporary Food Establishment (Adobe PDF file)
   These include short events where food is served (County Fair, Farmer's Market, etc.)

4. Temporary Food Establishment Permit Requirements & Checklist (Adobe PDF file)

5. San Juan County Food Worker Card Education and Testing
   

Here are links to other useful information related to Food Safety:

1. State of Washington Department of Health Publications Page
2. Washington State Food Worker Manual (English - PDF file)
3. Link to Washington State Food Worker Manual in other languages