The Environmental Health Division licenses and inspects over 350 food service establishments within Midland County. The purpose of conducting these inspections is to ensure that safe food is being served to the public.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that each year roughly 1 out of 6 Americans (or 48 million people) get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die of foodborne diseases. These illnesses and deaths cost Americans billions of dollars each year due to medical expenses and loss of productivity.
It is a shared responsibility of the food industry and the government to ensure that food provided to the public is safe. This shared responsibility extends to ensuring that consumer expectations are met and that food is unadulterated, prepared in a clean environment, and honestly presented.
Food Service Inspection Program - Frequently Asked Questions
For the General Public:
Foodborne Illness Information
REPORT a Foodborne Illness
Food Safety in the Home
Food Allergy Information
Food Safety Resources
Restaurant or Illness Complaints
Michigan Food Safety
For Food Service Establishments:
Food Service Code / Guidelines
Opening a Restaurant in Midland County
Food Service Plan Review Application
Food Plan Review (Fixed) Worksheet
STFU / Mobile Plan Submittal Instructions
STFU / Mobile Plan Review Application
STFU / Mobile Plan Review and SOP Worksheet
Food Truck
Notice of Intent to Serve
Fixed Food Plan Review Manual
License Application
Temporary License Application
Manager Certification
Educational Materials
Michigan Food Law and Fact Sheets
Michigan Food Safety
Food Service Forms & Fees
Norovirus
Have you or your family recently been ill with vomiting and diarrhea? There is a good chance it was caused by a norovirus, commonly called "the stomach flu." Noroviruses are highly contagious viruses that cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramping. Some people also experience headache, low grade fever, and body aches. Symptoms usually last for 24 to 48 hours. See our fact sheet for more information.