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Processing Center Hours
Office Hours (except holidays):
- Monday: 9 am – 1 pm
- Tuesday: 9 am – 1 pm
- Wednesday: 9 am – 3:30 pm
- Thursday: 9 am – 1 pm
- Friday: 9 am – 1 pm
Division of Food staff Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:15 am – 4:45 pm
Service Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Online Complaint Form
Do you have a complaint about a food establishment?
Submit a Complaint about a Food Establishment or email [email protected].
Online Application Portal
We have launched the Division of Food Safety Portal, which is now open!
Access the Division of Food Online Application Portal
(DC Health is no longer accepting paper applications.)
The following applications are accepted:
- Mobile Vending Permits
- Cottage Food Business Permits
- Shared Kitchen Use Permits
- Inspection and remediation plans for health violations
- Certified Food Protection Manager
- Status checks of past applications
We recommend using Google Chrome for optimal functionality. You will be required to create an account, complete the application, upload supporting documentation, and submit payment. Our team will review your application and respond via email. You only need to create an account once. If you have questions, contact us at [email protected].
Inspection Request Form
To request an inspection, submit a request via our Online Inspection Request Form.
About our Division
The Division of Food (DF) inspects approximately 7,500 food establishments in the District of Columbia, including restaurants, grocery stores, mobile vendors, and cottage food businesses. We also work with the Tobacco Control Program to ensure smoke-free food establishments.
Food-borne infections and intoxications affect millions of Americans every year. In addition to regulation, we offer educational sessions for community and industry groups. Email [email protected] for more information.
News and Alerts
ALERT: Recall Notice for Food Establishments
Investigation of illnesses: Diamond Shruumz-Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, & Gummies (June 2024)
For more information, view the Diamond Shruumz-Brand Recall Notice (PDF).
- Health Alerts (Archive only - not currently active)
Resources
- Food Establishments Information
- File a Food Establishment Complaint online
- Fee Waivers for Refilling Returnable Containers (PDF)
- Non-Food Establishments
- File a Complaint (Non-Food Establishment)
- Food Establishment Inspection Reports
- Understanding Food Establishment Inspections
- Food Establishment Closures and Restorations
- Closures and Restorations: Guidance on Next Steps
- Food Signs and Fact Sheets
- Guidance Documents
- Mobile Food Vending
- Cottage Food Businesses
- Microenterprise Home Kitchen Program
- Special Events Food Services Guidelines
- Shared Kitchen / Food Manufacturers Guidance
- Food Safety and Hygiene Inspection Regulations
- Food Safety for the Holidays
Food Donation Law Guidance
For more information about food and yard waste for businesses, visit zerowaste.dc.gov.
About our Inspection Reports
DC Health performs pass-fail inspections rather than assigning grades. Violation tallies are listed at the top of each report. To view a specific report, search the Inspections Database.
Contact Us
Contact us at [email protected].
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