The
major goals of this important program are to prevent foodborne illness and to
assure that all retail food facilities are clean, safe and sanitary. All food
and beverage facilities including restaurants, bars, food vending vehicles, school
cafeterias, food vending machines, bakeries, produce stands, and retail food markets
are inspected on a routine basis throughout the year. There are well over 500
permitted food facilities of all types in Kings County, making this program a
substantial part of our workload.
The environmental
health staff investigates complaints about food service operations and reported
cases of foodborne illness. Classes in proper food handling and sanitation techniques
are available on a voluntary basis for all food establishments. Also assistance
is given to community organizations with the planning and implementation of special
events involving food booths.
We consider our food
safety program to be one of our top priorities!
