Food Service
Operations Resources

For more information about food service operation certifications, safety, and permits, please call the Jefferson County General Health District (JCGHD) at (740) 283-8530 or contact us online. Below are resources for your convenience:

Ohio Code 3717.01: Retail Food Establishments; Food Service Operations

Food Code Chapter 3 Reference Guide

Cold Food Storage Chart

Food Service Application Packet

Food Service Operation Fact Sheet

Flood Procedure Fact Sheet (Flooding, Sewage Backup, Loss of Water Service, Power Outages, Fire, Vomit/Fecal Matter Cleanup)

Food Safety Certification

Food Recalls

Mobile Food Service Operations/Retail Food Establishments

Mobile Food Service Handbook

Norovirus Clean-Up Procedure

Proper Cooking Temperatures

Temporary Food Packet

Vending Application