Location: 1 E. Main St, 5th Floor, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 • Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday
Meet the Staff: Steven Schumm, REHS, Asst. Director; Ann Applegate, Env. Health Specialist; Olivia Martin, Env. Health Specialist; Alicia Whittaker, Env. Health Specialist; Ruby Bates, Support Staff
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need to do to cater out of my home?
You will need to speak to a member of the Food and Consumer Protection Division. The Indiana Food Code only allows in-home food preparation under certain conditions. Call the Division at (260) 449-7562 for assistance with this question.
I want to open a new food establishment. What do I need to do?
You will need to speak with a member of the Food and Consumer Protection Division. He/she can explain the process for submitting plans and setting up inspections. Please review "Guidelines for New Establishments".
I am going to buy an existing food establishment. What do I need to do?
You will need to speak with a member of the Food and Consumer Protection Division. He/she can explain the process for submitting plans and setting up the inspections. It is extremely important for you to talk to a division member prior to the actual change in ownership - as you can be provided with an all-inclusive list of how to bring the establishment into compliance. Please review the "Guidelines for Establishments Changing Ownership".
We are a non-profit organization. Do we need a license to sell food at our bake sale?
It depends on how many days per year your organization engages in food sales. If you operate under 30 days per calendar year - then most likely you do not need a permit. You do need to speak with the Food and Consumer Protection Director and submit a copy of your tax exemption certificate and provide the date and location of your food event.
Where can I get a copy of the Indiana Food Code (410 IAC 7-24) and Allen County Food and Beverage Ordinance (Title 10, Article 2)?
Click here for electronic copies on our website. The Allen County Food and Beverage Ordinance can also be picked up in our office at the Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health, 1 E. Main St., 5th Floor, City-County Building, Fort Wayne, IN 46802.
We are going to take part in a festival/fair. What do we need to do?
You will need to apply for a Temporarty Food Establishment Permit. The cost is $45 for each two consecutive days at the same location. Click here for the application and guidelines.
We have licensed food establishment. Can we have a cookout/hog roast, etc., outside of the restaurant?
Please call (260) 449-7562 for the answer to this question.
While dining out, I found an object in my food. Can you test it for me?
Foreign or unidentified objects found in food from a public restaurant may be identified at the Health Department laboratory. Please contact the Food and Consumer Protection Division at (260) 449-7562 before submitting a sample.
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