Food Safety for Consumers

Food Recalls - A recall is a voluntary action by a manufacturer or distributor to protect the public from products which may cause health problems.
Tomatoes-Salmonella Outbreak - FDA Warns Consumers Nationwide Not to Eat Certain Types of Raw Red Tomatoes.
Health Risks of Raw Milk - Please contact the Fairfax County Health Department at 703-246-2444 TTY: 591-6435 with your questions or concerns.

Be Food Safe. Food safety risks at home are more common than most people think. Learn more about CLEAN, SEPARATE, COOK and CHILL.

Safe Food Preparation

• General Tips
• Food Safety for Seniors
• Kids Food Safety
• Foodborne Illness

Food Safety in Emergencies

Food Establishment Inspections
Types of inspections
Inspection reports
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Join the Health Department in preventing illness through proper hand washing techniques.

Hand Washing Information

 
 
 

Food Safety for Restaurant Owners/Operators

Permits  for food establishments.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Applications
Permit to operate a food establishment (PDF) - New Establishment, change of ownership, renewal applications.
Certified Food Manager (CFM) Guidelines - Requirements, training and testing locations.

Temporary Events

• Information Packet (PDF)
• Coordinator's Application (PDF)
• Food Vendor Application (PDF)

Youth Athletic Concession Stands

• Information packet (PDF)
• Permit application (PDF)
• Food Safety Workshops and Schedules

Food Code of Fairfax County, Chapter 43.1, incorporates the US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) 2005 Food Code. Together, these codes govern the operation of food service establishments in Fairfax County. Contact information about the code, Chapter 43.1 Food Code as provide by the Municode Web site.

FDA 2005 Food Code - Food and Drug Administration.