Halton. Halton Region Health Department
Site: Oakville - Halton Regional Centre
Service: Food Safety
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK3591 | Last Full Update: 09 Jan 2019 |
| Memos and Bulletins | |
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| Public Comments | For concerns about food product safety in retail stores refer to Canadian Food Inspection Agency. |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | Mon-Sun 24 hours 905-825-6000 or call 3-1-1 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-442-5866 |
| TTY Phone | 905-827-9833 |
| accesshalton@halton.ca | |
| Website | https://www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Food-Safety |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/RegionOfHalton Instagram: www.instagram.com/RegionofHalton LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/halton-region Twitter: twitter.com/RegionofHalton YouTube: www.youtube.com/RegionOfHalton |
| Primary Contact | Tetyana Seminska, Manager, Food Safety |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (20) Regional Government |
| Primary Executive | Dr Hamidah Meghani, Medical Officer of Health |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Food poisoning cases, complaints and food recalls are investigated by Public Health Inspectors and food premises such as restaurants, day care centres and institutions are inspected regularly. * conducts surveillance and inspections of food premises that sell or serve prepared food to the public to ensure regulatory standards are being met * responds to reports of food-borne illnesses or outbreaks, unsafe food handling practices, food recalls, adulteration and consumer complaints * liaises with special event coordinators and food vendors to ensure adherence to safe food handling practices * provides information, support, and food handler training and certification for businesses and the public on how to handle food safely * maintains Dinewise, a mandatory food safety program that discloses food safety inspection results at food premises and online |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | No application required |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Service - for some services |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Bronte Rd and QEW |
| Mailing Address | c/o Halton Region Health Department |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Government / Legal |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Consumer Protection / Complaints |
| Service Categories | Communicable Disease Control ; Consumer Safety Standards ; Food Safety Education ; Public Facility Health Inspection |
