Food Protection

The Environmental Health Division licenses and inspects food service establishments within Livingston County to ensure that safe food is provided to the public. Food service operators must have food safety knowledge and control food safety risks.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that each year 1 out of 6 Americans (48 million people) get sick from food, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die from foodborne diseases. These illnesses and deaths are preventable and cost Americans billions of dollars each year due to medical expenses and loss of productivity.

Report Foodborne Illness (Food Poisoning)

File a Restaurant Complaint

Restaurant Inspections: View the Inspection Reports for Restaurants in Livingston County

Food Service Inspection Program - Frequently Asked Questions

Food Safety Guidance

Food Safety Certification - ServSafe

Servsafe Refresher Course: 1-day Class

Servsafe Certification Course: 2-day Class

You may visit this website for links to the options for certification: https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/0,4610,7-125-50772_50775_51206---,00.html. All of these companies are offering online remote proctoring for the exam.

Food Service Licensing: Fixed, Mobile and Temporary

Food Safety Tools for Managers

Enforcement Policy

Food Law

Michigan Modified FDA Food Code (Oct. 1, 2012)
Michigan Food Law, Public Act 92 (June 3, 2015)
Cottage Food Law FAQ
Emergency Action Guidelines for Food Establishment (MDA)