Foods Division

The Tippecanoe County Health Department Foods Division is charged with enhancing the quality of life for the citizens of Tippecanoe County through the inspection process of over 620 Food Service and Retail Establishments.

Inspections are conducted with emphasis on the five key public health concerns, which are:
  • Consumer advisory
  • Controlling hands as a vehicle of contamination
  • Employee health controls
  • Food handler certification
  • Time and temperature parameters for controlling pathogens
The division is also responsible for:

Additional Information


Below are links to more information:

The Snack Times
A newsletter provided by the Tippecanoe County Health Department Foods Division for all food establishments and consumers. Click Here

Filing a Complaint 


Filing this complaint form electronically, or in writing with the Food Division of the Tippecanoe County Health Department is voluntary. However, without all the information requested being provided, the Tippecanoe County Health Department may be unable to do an appropriate follow-up to investigate your concerns.

For your information any complaint that is received electronically or in writing is recorded on a State Approved Form, and is maintained in a computer database and becomes public information under IC 5-14-3 through IC 4-14-10.1 known as the Access to Public Records Act of Indiana. It is a policy of this state that all persons are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government and the official acts of those who represent them as public officials or employees.

The Tippecanoe County Health Department is here to serve you, so the greater the detailed information you can provide the better we will be able to serve your needs in this situation.

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