Bureau of Environmental Health
8930 Stanford Blvd
Entrance to the right side of building
Columbia, MD 21045
United States
Food Protection Program
The Food Protection Program is responsible for ensuring that all retail food service facilities in Howard County serve food that is free from disease or contamination. Our Program licenses facilities such as restaurants, grocery and convenience stores, and school cafeterias. Licenses are also issued to mobile and temporary food vendors operating within Howard County. In addition to inspecting and monitoring retail food facilities, we assist State and Federal authorities with food recalls and illness investigations.
Retail Food Service COVID-19 Resources
CDC/FDA Resources
- OSHA: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workp…
- CDC Considerations for Restaurant and Bar Operators (June 14, 2021)
- FDA Best Practices for Retail Food Stores, Restaurants, and Food Pick-Up/Delive…
- Food Safety and COVID-19 (FDA)
- CDC Disinfection and Cleaning Recommendations (June 15, 2021)
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I want to report an issue at a restaurant
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Foodborne Illness Complaint: Call us immediately at 410-313-1772. After business hours, leave a message with callback information.
Non-illness Complaint at a Restaurant/Food Facility: Fill out a Health Related Issues Complaint Form.
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I want to operate a Restaurant/Food Service Facility
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Construction or Remodeling of a Food Service Facility: Plan Review
Food Trucks/Carts (mobile units)
Other Facilities (Farmers Markets, Cottage Food)
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Request a Food Facility Inspection Report
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Food Protection Posters & Other Resources