This program’s goal is to prevent environmental illnesses related to food preparation and consumption by enforcement of Subpart 14-1, 14-2, 14-4, and 14-5 of the New York State Sanitary Code.

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• Issues permits to food service establishments in Cayuga County.
• Performs inspections of food service facilities.
• Provides plan review and approval for new or modified food service facilities.
• Investigates food borne illness outbreaks.
• Investigates food service facility complaints.
• Provides public information and education concerning food safety issues.
• Enforces the requirements of the New York State Sanitary Code.
• Enforces the New York State Clean Indoor Air Act at food service facilities.
• Answers questions from the public regarding food protection in the home.

• Cayuga County Food Service Application

• Cayuga County Temporary Food Service Application

• Temporary Food Service Checklist

• Subpart 14-1 of the NYS Sanitary Code
• Subpart 14-2 of the NYS Sanitary Code
• Subpart 14-4 of the NYS Sanitary Code
• Subpart 14-5 of the NYS Sanitary Code
• NYS DOH - Cooling and Reheating of Potentially Hazardous Foods
  (including Food Temperature Requirements)
• NYS DOH - Hand Washing and Glove Use for Food Workers
• USDA - Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency

If you would like further information on our Food Protection Program, please contact our office at (315) 253-1405 or email your questions to cchealth@dfa.state.ny.us.