The Environmental Health Program licenses and inspects all permanent and temporary food facilities in Worcester County.  For forms or questions related to operating or opening a food service facility, please contact our Office.

The Office of Environmental Health is responsible for licensing and inspecting all permanent and temporary food service facilities. For questions related to operating or opening a food service facility, please contact our Office at 410-352-3234.

Applications and Forms:

• License to Operate a Food Service Facility Application (PDF, 339 KB)
• Plan Review Application (PDF, 175 KB)
• Change of Ownership Packet (PDF, 546 KB)
• Appeal Process for Food Service Facility Decisions (PDF, 110 KB)
• Temporary Events 
  • A free certified operator course for temporary events is offered a few times a year. Successful completion of the course allows operators to pay a reduced fee. Contact the office for more information at 410-352-3234. 

Helpful food related links:

• COMAR Food Regulations
• CDC Food Safety
• Foodsafety.gov
• Worcester County Fire Marshal Office
• Town of Ocean City Fire Marshal Office
• Maryland Polystyrene Law
• Foodborne Illness Outbreak Investigations are complaint based investigations and are carried out in conjunction with the Communicable Disease Nursing Program. Please contact Environmental Health by phone at 410-352-3234 to file a complaint.

This service is provided by the Environmental Health Program.