Food
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Catering
Whether you are planning a wedding, family reunion, or holiday party, make sure your family and guests are safe during your next big event by hiring a licensed caterer.
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Food Illness & Complaints
To prevent more people from getting sick, please report to us any illness that you suspect may be related to a public food or water source such as a restaurant, grocery store, public event, or campsite in Snohomish County.
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Food Managers
The Snohomish Health District offers manager training to ensure that our community stays healthy by keeping all food establishments up to date with the ever-changing food environment and sanitation regulations.
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Farmers' Markets
The Snohomish Health District supports the state’s Farmers Market Nutrition Program by offering families in the WIC nutrition program extra vouchers for fresh fruits, vegetables, and other food at local markets and farm stands
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Food Permits
The Snohomish Health District wants to help you get your business up and running with all of the proper permits to ensure your food establishment meets state regulations for food safety.
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Food Resources
Access helpful food resources via PDF format.
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Food Rules & Regulations
A food permit from the Snohomish Health District ensures that your business complies with the local Sanitary Code and the state Retail Food Code.
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Food Worker Cards
Food worker health cards, also called food handler cards, help ensure that all workers are knowledgeable about food handler best practices and safety.
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Restaurant Closures
The Snohomish Health District food program protects the health of its residents by regulating restaurants in the county.
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Restaurant Inspections
In Snohomish County, a health district inspector looks at every aspect of establishments, literally from the ceiling to the floor. Inspectors look for compliance in two categories: critical and non-critical violations.
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Starting a Food Business
Prior to opening a new food establishment or making changes to an existing food establishment in Snohomish County, the Washington State Retail Food Code requires that plans be reviews and approved by Snohomish Health District. Find your applicable project below, review the plan review guide, and submit the complete plan review packet.
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Temporary Food Booths
In Snohomish County, if you operate a temporary food booth that is open to the public, you must obtain a permit. Review regulations for permits here.