Foods Division

 The Food Division is responsible for:

• 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
• Mobile Permits
• 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 

 Please contact us by one of the following methods to file your complaint.

• Phone: 765-423-9221 (Ext 3)
• Email: Health@tippecanoe.in.gov
• Mail:

Tippecanoe County Health Department

Attn: Food Division

1950 S 18th Street

Lafayette, IN 47905

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 food
  • Improperly cooked or handled food
  • Cleanliness or sanitation

 Ordinances

• Ordinance 2007-19-CM Regulating the Sale and Distribution of Food (PDF)
• Rule 410 IAC 7-22 Certification of Food Handler Requirements (PDF)
• Rule 410 IAC Food Handler Requirements Part 2
• Rule 410 IAC 7-24 Retail Food Establishment Sanitation Requirements (PDF)