This program is responsible for inspection of food service and other food-related facilities, public accommodations, trailer courts, tourist campgrounds, swimming pools, spas and schools. Day care and assisted living centers are inspected in conjunction with the Community Health Division of the Health Department. Food facilities operating throughout the year are inspected biannually and seasonal operations are inspected at least once annually with additional follow-up inspections and visits done as needed.

• Report Foodborne Illness
• Upcoming Servsafe class Dates
• Inspection Scores
  • Food Purveyor Grading Scale
• Food Rules and Regulations for Montana
• 2013 FDA Food Code
• Food and Consumer Fee Schedule 

Licensed Food Service Establishment

• Food Establishment Licensing Path
• Plan Review Memo 2020
• 2020 Retail Food Plan Review Form
• 2020 Whole Food Establishment Plan Review
• Plan Review Checklist
• 2020 Catering Addendum

Mobile Food Establishment

• 2020 Mobile Food Plan Review
• Temporary Handwash Station Setup
• Commissary/Rental/Service Area Agreement Form

Temporary Food Service

• 2020 Temporary Food Plan Review
• Non-Profit Exempt Temporary Food Plan Review
• Bake Sale Waiver

Cottage Food

• Montana Cottage Food
  • Cottage Food Application

Board of Health Policies

• Food Grading Policy
• Mobile Policy
• Gold Star Policy
• Food Inspection Frequency Policy

• FDA Best Practices for Reopening Retail Food Establishments 
• FDA Best Practices for Re-Opening Retail Food Establishments During COVID-19 Infographic
• MT DPHHS Phase I Guidance Documents for Restaurants, Bars, Casinos, Breweries/Distilleries

• National Restaurant Association Coronavirus Information and Resources
• 2020 Licensing Frequently Asked Questions
• Restaurant Resources; Retail Food DPPHS
• Farmers Market 2018
• Montana Food and Consumer Safety
• Food Safety Information
• Fight Bac! Food Safety
• USDA
• FDA Recall List
• Centers for Disease Control

1035 1st Ave West
Kalispell, MT 59901 – 2nd Floor

406-751-8130 main line                                 Office Hours
406-751-8131 fax                                            Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8 am -5 pm
406-751-8144 air quality line                          Wednesday Closed 8:00am -9:30am Open 9:30am -5 pm