The Office of Food Protection (OFP) works to ensure the safety of retail foods and food services in Delaware. OFP works with Community Environmental Health Services (CEHS) staff throughout Delaware to protect consumers and monitor complaince of food establishments with the Delaware Food Code. CEHS and OFP accomplish their mission through:

• Permitting and inspection of restaurants, mobile units and other food establishments,
• Education of owners, managers and employees on food safety issues in their establishments,
• Information for consumers on food safety, and
• Enforcement activities to increase food safety in Delaware establishments.

The OFP serves as an important informational resource for Delaware consumers and establishments on food safety. Establishments looking for forms and applications can visit the inspection and permitting page for more information. Consumers can look into a Delaware restaurant on the Food Establishment Inspection Report Database, or read through the rest of our website for more resources.

• Office of Food Protection Home Page
• Office Location
• Contact the Office of Food Protection

• State of Delaware Food Code

Food Safety Resources

• WHO - World Health Day, April 7, 2015
• Foodsafety.gov
• Fight Bac!
• CDC Food Safety Page

Consumer Information

• How Do I File a Complaint About a Food Establishment?
  • Contact the Office of Food Protection Consumer Complaint Line
• How Do I Report a Foodborne Illness?
  • Contact the Office of Food Protection Consumer Complaint Line
• How Do I Obtain a Food Establishment Inspection Report?
  • To obtain a copy of a Food Establishment Inspection Report by mail under the Freedom of Information Act, please complete the Request for Information Form.