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Food Safety for Consumers

September is National Food Safety Education Month!
This year’s theme is “Take Action to Prevent an Allergic Reaction"

Food Recalls - A recall is a voluntary action by a manufacturer or distributor to protect the public from products which may cause health problems.
Health Risks of Raw Milk - Please contact the Fairfax County Health Department at 703-246-2444 TTY: 591-6435 with your questions or concerns.

HOME FOOD SAFETY

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

Food Safety in Emergencies

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

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Your Health Is In Your Hands

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

Hand Washing Information

Food Safety for Restaurant Owners/Operators

September is National Food Safety Education Month!
This year’s theme is “Take Action to Prevent an Allergic Reaction.”
What can you do to protect your customers from an allergic reaction?

PERMITS
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.

Training Materials - Signs and other materials to be used to train staff on food safety.

Temporary Events

Youth Athletic Concession Stands

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.