Food Safety Services
The Food Protection Program strives to maintain the highest level of food safety in Washoe County for locals and visitors alike. Staff conducts annual inspections of food establishments including restaurants, food manufacturers, temporary food establishments and mobile food operations to determine compliance with current food safety regulations and practices.
Washoe Eats - Restaurant Inspection Scores
Download the Washoe Eats App for the most recent inspection information for permitted Washoe County food establishments.
Active Managerial Control (AMC)
AMC can help operators standardize their business procedures, improve inspection scores and provide for a safer experience for your customers
Food Protection Program staff also work collaboratively with members of the Communicable Diseases and Epidemiology to investigate complaints and outbreaks. Useful resources for operators are also listed below to help local business operators and support best practices for food preparation. New business owners can read through answers to frequently asked questions regarding permitting in both English and Spanish. To view restaurant inspection ratings, download the Washoe Eats App.
HACCP Guidance l Resources l Regulations | Applications | WashoeEats.com
Regulations of the Washoe County District Board of Health Governing Food Establishments
NOV (Notice of Violation) Appeal Process (Food Safety)
NOV (Notice of Violation) Appeal Process (Food Variance)
NOV (Notice of Violation) Appeal Process (Food Waiver)
Amber English
Registered Environmental Health Specialist Supervisor
aeenglish@nnph.org
Kristen deBraga
Senior Environmental Health Specialist
kdebraga@nnph.org
Byron Collins
Senior Environmental Health Specialist
bcollins@nnph.org
Olivia Alexander-Leeder
Senior Environmental Health Specialist
oalexander@nnph.org
Environmental Health Services Contact:
Phone: 775.328.2434 Fax 775.328.6176
Last modified on 08/22/2024
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