Food Protection Program

Tel: (301) 883-7690
TDD: (301) 883-5025
Email: FoodProtectionProgram@co.pg.md.us

Routine Food Service Facility Inspections

Performs inspections and issues permits for the following:

• Food service facilities including: restaurants, carry-outs, grocery stores, catering facilities, theater and stadium concessions; at private schools, penal institutions, shelters and senior feeding programs. The frequency and type of inspection is based on the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) priority assessment of the food service operation.

• Food processing plants and warehouses.

• Temporary or seasonal food operations including: vending locations, carnivals, fairs and festivals.

• Mobile food service facilities.

• Permanent food service facilities for use and occupancy and change-of-ownership.

Oversees:

• Food service manager certification.
• Enforcement of non-smoking regulations in eating establishments

Follow-Up on Food Service Facility Complaints

Staff follow-up on complaints received concerning any of the:

• Licensed food service facilities listed above.

• Unlicensed food facilities or operations listed above.

Sampling

• Staff takes samples of water and food products as needed, to investigate a food borne outbreak.

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