Food Safety

Restaurant Inspection Reports

Report a Foodborne Illness (food poisoning)

File a Restaurant Complaint

The Environmental Health Division licenses and inspects over 1000 food service establishments within Washtenaw County. The purpose of conducting these inspections is to ensure that safe food is being served to the public.

Foodborne illness is a major cause of personal distress, preventable death, and avoidable economic burden. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that foodborne illness results in 76 million illnesses, 325,000 hospitalizations and 5,000 deaths each year in the United States alone. These illnesses and deaths result in an annual cost of $22 billion due to medical expenses and loss of productivity.

It is a shared responsibility of the food industry and the government to ensure that food provided to the public is safe. This shared responsibility extends to ensuring that consumer expectations are met and that food is unadulterated, prepared in a clean environment, and honestly presented.

Smoke-Free Law - Link to information on Michigan's new law regarding smoking in bars and restaurants. There is also a Smoke Free Law Information line, available at 1-866-59SMOKE or 1-866-597-6653. Also, watch the video of our staff interviewed on Ann Arbor's Access program regarding the new law!

For the General Public:

• Foodborne Illness Information
• Food Safety in the Home
• Food Allergy Information

For Food Service Establishments:

• Food Service Guidelines
• Opening a Restaurant in Washtenaw County
• Food Service Plan Review
• ServSafe Manager Certification
• Educational Materials
• Temporary Food Service Permits - View our new Temporary Food Vendor Training video!
• Food Service Licensing Applications, Forms & Fees