Food Code

The City of Columbia is committed to providing public health services that prevent epidemics and the spread of disease, protect against environmental hazards, promote healthy behaviors, prevent injuries and illness, assure the quality and accessibility of health services, monitor the health of the population, provide social services and promote and protect civil rights.

Columbia's Food Code

This ordinance was adopted by the Columbia City Council on January 16, 2001. Columbia's food code is based upon the State of Missouri Food Code which is based upon the FDA 1999 Model Food Code. Each chapter may be accessed by clicking on each link below.

Chapter 1 - Definitions

Chapter 2 - Management& Personnel

Chapter 3 - Food

Chapter 4 - Equipment, Utensils and Linens

Chapter 5 - Water, Plumbing, and Waste

Chapter 6 - Materials for Construction and Repair

Chapter 7 - Poisonous or Toxic Materials

Chapter 8 - Compliance & Enforcement

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