To keep the residents of Hamilton County safe from food borne illness outbreaks, Hamilton County Public Health licenses and inspects more than 3,000 food service operators.

Annual food service licenses, new licenses and temporary licenses are issued in Hamilton County, outside the cities of Cincinnati, Norwood, Sharonville, Springdale and St. Bernard.

Sanitarians inspect restaurants, grocery stores, schools and other facilities for proper food storage, handling, preparation and serving. Sanitarians also conduct food safety trainings for food service employees and investigate potential food borne illness outbreaks within the Health District's jurisdiction.

Click on the statement below that best describes your situation:

• I want to open a new food service operation (restaurant, convenience or grocery store, etc.).
• I want a temporary license to sell food a community festival, fair or other event.
• I want to renew my food service operation license.
• I want more information about food service inspections in Hamilton County.
• I want to view food service inspection reports (restaurants, etc.) online.
• I want information about food safety in my home.

• Food Service Inspections
  Hamilton County Public Health licenses and inspects more than 3,000 food service operators
• New & Renewal Licensing
  Information about opening a new food service operation and renewing a current license
• Temporary Licensing
  Temporary licenses are required to prepare and sell food for 5 consecutive days or fewer in the same location
• Food Safety
  Follow these safety tips to ensure the food you prepare is safe to eat