How do I?

Apply for a food worker card

Find and study the food and beverage workers' manual

Report a suspected foodborne illness or complaint

Get hand washing signs

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Restaurant inspections

Find a restaurant inspection report and get tips on eating out safely.

Current news and events

Local health food inspectors are invited to the 2008 Fall Food Safety Workshop.

Melamine contamination advisory for Mr. Brown and Blue Cat drinks and White Rabbit candy - October 6, FDA statement.

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Recalls and safety alerts

Check the FDA and USDA Online Resource for Recalls and Safety Alerts.

Resources for

Local health departments

Food workers and food industries

Food service rules

Washington rules for safely serving or selling food to the public. Food code clarifications help explain food service rules.

Food Safety Review Council

Learn about the Food Safety Review Council. The council serves to help ensure consistency in the interpretation of the food service rules statewide. 

Report a foodborne illness

Contact your local health department if you suspect you have food poisoning. Contact us if you are unable to reach them.

Fact sheets

Get fact sheets about foodborne disease and prevention, as well as safe food practices for cooking at home.

Web resources

View our food safety links to web resources of other state and federal agencies, associations, and educational sites.