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Do I need a license to sell food at an event?

Are you planning a community festival, fundraiser, sports tournament, or another event? If so, you may need a temporary food license.

In Ohio, any person or group preparing and selling food needs a temporary food license.

The application process is simple and includes an inspection to make sure you have proper handwashing facilities, a way to wash, rinse and sanitize dishes and utensils, and a way to safely prepare the food.

What is a Public Health Complaint?

Each year, we receive hundreds of complaints through our website. Many of those are valid public health complaints that we work to resolve. But often, there is some confusion about what is a valid public health complaint. Some of the complaints we investigate are:

• Leaking sewage or sewage on the surface of the ground
• Illegal dumping of solid waste
• Unsanitary conditions in a restaurant or food facility
• Housing complaints - mold, water leaks, insufficient heat (rental properties only)
• Smoking inside public buildings