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; Alicia Whittaker, Env. Health Specialist; Jason McKown; Env. Health Specialist; Audrey Wendling; Env. Health Specialist; Rob Dent, Env. Health Specialist; Ruby Bates, 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
  • Inspectors make sure that dish machines are running properly at the right temperature.
  • Inspectors document everything in a written inspection report.
  • Inspectors makes notes about what is observed during a food inspection.
  • Inspectors make sure that food is stored at the proper temperature.
  • New establishments or ones undergoing remodeling or renovation are subject to a facility plan review.
  • The department inspects temporary food vendors at festivals and other events.
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