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Health department reports on campus food rules
James Elliot
Issue date: 10/24/07 Section: News
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Lorain County Community College student groups have to meet state and local health regulations if they sell food to raise money.
John Toth, Elyria health inspector, spoke at the Student Senate meeting on Oct. 17 regarding food services used in fundraisers. He informed the interest groups at LCCC about the do's and don'ts of selling food for donations.
According to the Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code, a food service operation is any place, location, site, or separate area where food is intended to be served in individual portions and is prepared or served for a charge or required donation.
There were many questions regarding the production of food at one location and then the selling of the product at a different location. This question was geared toward groups who wanted to cook food products at home.
"Any production of food at home and for sale somewhere else is strictly prohibited," Toth said. He said food must be cooked onsite to meet Ohio Department of Health regulations.
Toth said an organization can purchase food products at grocery stores and resell them. "If you buy something from the store and sell it as a whole, you do not need an inspection," Toth said.
Other foods that do not require a license are pre-wrapped foods such as candy bars and potato chips. These foods are not deemed as "potentially hazardous," emphasized Toth.
A temporary food license is $28, and is good for up to 5 days. If you have any questions regarding food services licenses, call the Elyria City Heath District at (440) 323-7595.
John Toth, Elyria health inspector, spoke at the Student Senate meeting on Oct. 17 regarding food services used in fundraisers. He informed the interest groups at LCCC about the do's and don'ts of selling food for donations.
According to the Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code, a food service operation is any place, location, site, or separate area where food is intended to be served in individual portions and is prepared or served for a charge or required donation.
There were many questions regarding the production of food at one location and then the selling of the product at a different location. This question was geared toward groups who wanted to cook food products at home.
"Any production of food at home and for sale somewhere else is strictly prohibited," Toth said. He said food must be cooked onsite to meet Ohio Department of Health regulations.
Toth said an organization can purchase food products at grocery stores and resell them. "If you buy something from the store and sell it as a whole, you do not need an inspection," Toth said.
Other foods that do not require a license are pre-wrapped foods such as candy bars and potato chips. These foods are not deemed as "potentially hazardous," emphasized Toth.
A temporary food license is $28, and is good for up to 5 days. If you have any questions regarding food services licenses, call the Elyria City Heath District at (440) 323-7595.
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