Food Inspection Program

The Code of Baltimore County Regulations (COBCR) 1.01.01 - (Food Service Facilities) (PDF) was promulgated to establish basic food safety and employee health standards, ensure basic food handling and preparation practices, and implement core equipment and structural criteria.

Temporary Food Service Facility Application (PDF) – This document is required for a food service facility operator that is licensed in another jurisdiction or a Baltimore County-licensed food service facility operator choosing not to use his annual permit.

Temporary Event Survey Form (PDF) – This document must be completed for each operator, whether licensed in Baltimore County or any other jurisdiction, when participating in temporary events.

Farmer's Market Food Service Permit Application (PDF) - This document must be completed for each scheduled day operation, location, and operator, whether licensed in another jurisdiction or a Baltimore County-licensed food service facility operator choosing not to use his annual permit.

Farmer's Market Fact Sheet (PDF) -This document provides a quick reference for the basic requirements for a Farmer’s Market Food Service Facility.  The Baltimore County Food Regulations can be viewed at www.baltimorecountymd.gov/foodregs.

Certified Food Manager Program (PDF) – This program requires the food service facility operator and staff to have knowledge of food safety management systems which prevent, eliminate, or reduce foodborne illness risk factors.

Contact Information
Environmental Health
Phone: 410-887-4065 (eastern region)
Phone: 410-887-4066 (western region)
Fax: 410-887-3392

Revised June 3, 2010