Eggciting News about Easter Food Safety

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has some tips for handling eggs on your Easter egg hunt this year.  Check them out at.....
www.dhss.mo.gov/TopicsA-Z/SalmonellaEasterEggs.pdf

Did You Know We are on Twitter?

All Platte County Health Department services provide content to our Twitter account.  You can follow us at www.twitter.com/plattehealth. Enjoy!

ServSafe Class

The next ServSafe Manager's Class at the Platte County Health Department will be April 15 in Parkville from 8:30 am - 5:30 pm. It's a great class for restaurant owners, managers or anyone who is looking to learn more about food safety. The cost of the class is $95 which includes the book, exam booklet and proctoring fee. You must register before the class, to register call 816.858.2412.

Platte County Food Classes

The next Platte County Food Handler's Class is March 16 at 2pm at the Platte County Health Department, 1201 East Street, Parkville, MO 64152. To register call 816.858.2412 or visit our website http://www.plattecountyhealthdept.com/ to print out the registration form.

Welcome to the PLATTEr -- Your Source for Food Protection

This blog is a service of the Platte County Health Department's Environmental Health Division.  This group is responsible for monitoring compliance in Platte County food establishments, taverns, and school cafeterias.  Also, food warehouses and food processors are monitored.  The staff conducts inspections of these facilities as often as three times per year. 

In addition to conducting routine surveillance, the staff responds to consumer complaints and emergencies where the food supply is compromised such as fires, truck accidents, and floods.

Environmental Health experts will provide tips and information about food health tips and food protection.