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Food Safety

We inspect restaurants and retail food establishments to make sure our food is safe and prevent foodborne illness.

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Food Establishment Inspection Reports

Information about the food establishment inspection processes, and understanding the food inspection reports.

Food Safety Newsletter & Fact Sheets

Our Food Facts newsletter and fact sheets about cooking, storing, and cleaning for food business owners and employees.

Foodborne Illness Reporting

Information about foodborne illness, including how to report it, what food establishments need to know, prevention, and public health role.

Retail Food Establishment Licensing

Licensing information for:

  • Restaurant and Retail Stores
  • Farmers' Markets
  • Mobile Food Carts
  • Temporary Food Stands

Food Safety

  • Food Establishment Inspection Reports
  • Food Safety Newsletters & Fact Sheets
  • Foodborne Illness Reporting
  • Retail Food Establishment Licensing
    • Farmers' Markets
    • Mobile Food Establishments
    • Temporary Food Stands

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Public Health Madison & Dane County

Office Location & Hours

  • Main Phone: (608) 266-4821
  • Environmental Health Phone:
    (608) 242-6515
  • Fax: (608) 266-4858
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Healthy People. Healthy Places.

Public Health Services are available to all residents and visitors of Madison and Dane County. Citizenship is not a requirement. We provide services regardless of a person's race, color, gender/gender expression, ability, religion, sexual orientation or place of birth/place of residence.

Our Mission


Working with the community to enhance, protect, and promote the health of the environment and the well being of all people.


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