Director: Ann Applegate, BS • Phone: (260) 449-7562 • FAX: (260) 449-3010 • Email: ann.applegate@allencounty.us
Location: 200 E. Berry St., Suite 360, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday
Meet the Staff: Steven Schumm, REHS, Asst. Director; Jason McKown; Env. Health Specialist; Audrey Graft; Env. Health Specialist; Britny Guingrich, Env. Health Specialist; Matthew Rosbrugh, Env. Health Specialist; Betsy Graham, Support Staff; Janee Brown, Support Staff

General Information

The Food and Consumer Protection Division is responsible for inspecting all permanent and temporary food establishments, such as bars, restaurants, schools, grocery and convenience stores, festivals and farmer food markets. Inspectors conduct food-borne illness investigations, educational programs and follow-up on all food-related consumer complaints. The division also investigates food establishment fires and food-related vehicle accidents. Any new establishments or ones undergoing remodeling or renovation are subject to a facility plan review and related inspections. The division also issues permits to tattoo and body-piercing establishments and does the related inspections and complaint investigations.

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  • Director Ann Applegate
  • New establishments or ones undergoing remodeling or renovation are subject to a facility plan review.
  • Food inspectors make notes about what is observed during an inspection.
  • Inspectors make sure that dish machines are properly sanitizing and that food is stored at the proper temperature.
  • Inspectors check coolers and refrigerators to make sure that food is stored at the proper temperature.
  • Food inspectors document their findings in a food inspection report.
  • Inspectors go over their findings with manageres and operators to make sure any violations are corrected.
  • The Department of Health also does inspections of tattoo and body piering facilities.
  • Inspectors go over their findings with the tattoo artists and operators.
Did You Know?

Studies have shown that using a food thermometer is the only way to tell if harmful bacteria have been destroyed, yet only about 15 percent of people consistently use a food thermometer.

 

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