Food Safety

If you believe you have become ill due to food poisoning, call 911.

All food service establishments that serve or sell food to the public must obtain a license and comply with the Iowa Food Code.

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:

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Health: that optimal state of physical, mental, and environmental well-being that is a right and responsibility of all residents of Pottawattamie County.