The State of West Virginia revised Legislative Rule 64CSR17 concerning Food Establishments.  The new Rule adopts the 2005 FDA model Food Code.  Under this rule Local Health Departments are mandated to regulate restaurants, retail food stores, schools, hospitals, bars, day care centers, and any other permanent establishment dealing with food.  Also under this rule, Health Departments regulate Temporary Food Establishments located at fairs, festivals, roadside stands, etc.

 

In an effort to increase awareness and improve services for the citizens of Grant County, the Grant County Health Department will publish Food Establishment Inspection Scores starting October 1st, 2008.  The scores will be published to this website on a monthly basis and remain here for a reference.  Inspections on these facilities are conducted at least twice per year and more often if needed. In addition to the required Health Permit to operate, establishments must insure that all food service workers obtain a Food Handler's Permit.  Classes for  Food Handlers are conducted monthly and are designed to educate the proper techniques, methods, and requirements of a food establishment and it's workers.

 

For more on this, please refer to our Regulations and Environmental Forms page or contact us!

   

Fight Bacteria!

Clean - Wash hands and surfaces often ----------------------------------------------------------------- Separate - Don't cross contaminate ----------------------------------------------------------------- Cook - Cook to proper temperatures ----------------------------------------------------------------- Chill - Refrigerate promptly ----------------------------------------------------------------- When you prepare food, wash hands with soap and hot water before and after handling food, and after using the bathroom, changing diapers, or handling pets. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Use paper towels or clean cloths to wipe up kitchen surfaces or spills.  Wash cloths often in the hot cycle of your washing machine. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Wash cutting boards, dishes, utensils, and counter tops with hot, soapy water after preparing each food item and before you go on to the next item. A solution of 1 teaspoon of bleach in 1 quart of water may be used to sanitize washed surfaces and utensils.

 

For more on this, please refer to our Regulations and Environmental Forms page or contact us!