Food Safety & Permits - Mississippi State Department of Health

Food Safety & Permits

FoodSafety.gov
A central source for food safety information, food-borne illnesses, and recalls

Basic Food Safety
Proper temperature control and sanitary procedures reduce the potential for food contamination.

Food Permits
Food regulations, permits, inspections and complaints

Food Service Employee Certification


Restaurant Inspections
Our database of restaurant and caterer inspection reports

Holiday Food Safety Tips


Hunters: Safe handling for venison
When temperatures rise above 41 degrees, bacteria can grow quickly in deer meat. Follow these guidelines to help avoid contamination and illness.

Summer Fun and Food-Borne Illness