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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 815 Food Service and Retail Establishments.
The Food Division is responsible for:enhancing the quality of life for the citizens of Tippecanoe County through
the inspection process of over 815 Food Service and Retail Establishments.
- Aiding the consumer with food related concerns.
- Conducting educational programs
- Facility Plan review for new food establishments, remodeling or renovations
- Follow up to food-related consumer complaints
- Here is a link to preview information on ServSafe certification through Ivy Tech
- Inspection and permitting of Farmers' Markets
- Inspection and permitting of Temporary Events (PDF)
- Inspection and permitting of Vending Machines
- Investigating foodborne illness outbreaks
Additional Information:
Below are links to more information:- Retail Food
- Food Service
- Farmers' Markets
- Foodborne Illness
- Food Handler Certification
- Food Recalls
- New Food Establishments
- Restaurant Inspections and Complaints
- Temporary Food Establishments (PDF)
- Not for Profit Temporary Food Establishments
- Vending Machines
- Commissary Agreement
Filing A Complaint
- Call 765-423-9221 Ext 3
- Email: Health@tippecanoe.in.gov OR
- Write: Food Division of the Tippecanoe County Health Dept.
20 N 3rd Street Lafayette, IN 47901
The Tippecanoe County Health Department investigates general complaints about sanitation or unsafe food handling practices in food service establishments.
Please be sure to provide as much information as possible, including: - The Name and Location of the Establishment
- Day and Time of Visit
- Nature of the Complaint (employee did not wash hands, foreign object in your food, improperly cooked or handled food, cleanliness or sanitation)