Food Safety

These facilities include restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, bars, liquor stores, hotels, motels, mobile food units, and temporary food vendors. Pottawattamie County Inspections are conducted by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals. 

Iowa Department of Inspections & Appeals Iowa Code Chapter 137F Food Complaint DIA Form

Keeping Food Safe

Pottawattamie County has compiled a series of resources for keeping food safe:

• FAT TOM
  The six favorable conditions required for the growth of food-borne pathogens.
• TCS Foods
  Foods that require time and temperature control for safety.
• Personal Hygiene
  Wash, wash, wash, and use gloves properly.
• Labeling Ready-to-Eat Foods
  Know when foods can be used or need to be thrown out.
• Safe Minimum Cooking Temperatures
  Make sure to cook your foods to the right temperature!
• Food Allergens
  Information for parents, schools, and restaurant managers.