The Food and Lodging Program protects public health by ensuring regulated establishments comply with State laws and regulations.  Its primary responsibilities include plan review and permitting, routine inspections, education, and complaint investigation. Environmental Health Specialists also  assist in foodborne illness outbreak investigations. 

North Carolina State Law requires regular quality inspections of the following establishments:

• All food service establishments (restaurants, cafeterias, food stands, mobile food units, temporary food establishments)

• Meat markets

• Lodging facilities

• Assisted living, nursing homes and residential care homes

• School buildings

• Childcare centers

• Hospitals and jails

Forms

Application for Food Service Permit/Plan Review

Temporary Event Organizer Application

Additional Resources

Food Safety for Consumers

NC Division of Environmental Health

North Carolina Department of Agriculture

US Food and Drug Administration