Food Protection
Public Health - Idaho North Central District (PH-INCD) and the food industry share responsibility for ensuring that our food supply is safe. Environmental Health provides the following services to ensure a safe food supply:
- Enforce the State of Idaho Rules Governing Food Safety and Sanitation Standards.
- Permit and inspect all regulated food establishments.
- Review plans for new and remodeled food establishments.
- Conduct food management training classes.
- Handle food complaints from the public, investigate complaints, and take corrective actions, if needed.
To view an official copy of the rules, please click here: Idaho Food Code.
View the Summary Comparison of the Updated Idaho Food Code and 2005 Idaho Food Code.
IMPORTANT CHANGES TO THE IDAHO FOOD CODE (PDF)
Food Protection Resources
Certified Food Protection Manger Training
(Only need to take one)Permanent Food Establishments 
- Opening a Food Establishment
- Permit Application
- Time and Temperature Control for Safety Foods
- Food Establishment Plan Review And Approval Form
Mobile Food Establishments 
- Mobile Plan Review Application
- Event Coordinator
- Commissary Agreement
- Permit Application
- Operational Requirements for Mobile Food Units
- Portable Toilet Requirements
- Farmer's Market Guide
Temporary Food Establishments and Farmer's Market 
- Temporary Food Booklet
- Temporary Food Permit Supplement
- Manual for Temporary Food Establishments
- Permit Application
- Farmer's Market Guide
- Portable Toilet Requirements
Cottage Foods (Fraternal/Benevolent/Charitable Organizations) 
- Cottage Foods FAQ
- Cottage Foods Fact Sheet
- Cottage Food Placard
- Cottage Food/Low Risk Food/Fraternal, Benevolent or Non Profit Charitable Organization Assessment