Food Safety

Food Safety

Public Health plays a large role in helping to educate the public on the importance of food safety. Each year, one in six Americans get sick from foods and beverages that are contaminated. In addition to inspecting professional food establishments to ensure safe food practices, the Scott County Health Department investigates reports of food-borne illnesses in Scott County and provides education on safe food preparation to the public. Click on the links below to learn how to safely prepare and enjoy food for yourself and your family and friends.

• Home Kitchen
• Hand Washing
• Cross-Contamination
• Temperature Control
• Power Outage
• Potlucks
• Easter Egg Safety
• Barbeque Basics
• Boater's Food Safety
• Picnic Safety
• Turkey Cooking
• Food Safety Links
• Expiration Dates
• Sanitizer Requirements

Norovirus Resources 

• Procedures for Responding to Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (FDA Food Code 2-501.11)
• Template: Facility Specific Procedures for Responding to Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (type & print OR print)
• Sample Completed Form
  (see attachments for the documents listed above in the section below)

Focus on Food Safety Newsletter

The Scott County Health Department's Focus on Food Safety newsletter highlights food safety tips and news. Check back for new editions here:

• Spring 2020 Focus on Food Safety (see attachment below)
• Winter 2019 Focus on Food Safety (see attachment below)

ServSafe Course

Information on ServSafe Courses can be found on our ServSafe page: https://www.scottcountyiowa.gov/health/servsafe