EH&S promotes food safety on the UW–Madison campus. Our dedicated employees:
- License, inspect, and enforce food safety regulations and standards.
- Provide food safety courses, training, and resources to promote best practices.
- Investigate and respond to reports of illnesses, injuries, and public health complaints associated with food service facilities.
- Help establishment operators, ensuring they meet regulatory standards and maintain a safe environment for their patrons.
Temporary Food Events
Apply for authorization at least 2 weeks before your campus food event by following these steps:
- Read the Temporary Food Service policy and food safety guide.
- Choose a licensed and insured food vendor/supplier. Check vendors in Dane County or email eoh@fpm.wisc.edu.
- Reserve a space for the event; review facility use and insurance guidelines.
Look Up Health Inspections
To look up health inspection reports, select from the types of establishments below:
Retail facilities and coffee shops
These reports provide details on the conditions observed during our inspection. They may not show corrective actions taken by the establishment afterward or the current state of the business.
Report a Concern
Sometimes, the food you eat, the water you drink, or water pools, lakes, or rivers can contain microorganisms that make you sick. Collectively, these illnesses are often referred to as food poisoning and can include symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, stomach cramps, and fever. These symptoms can vary in intensity, onset, and duration; they are most commonly not a result of the last meal eaten.
Use the link below to report your symptoms, recent campus visits, and food consumed. You can fill out the form for yourself or a group.
- This reporting tool is not a substitute for health care, and people who are feeling sick should contact their health care provider.
- If you are severely ill, please see a healthcare provider immediately.
- Food poisoning can be especially dangerous for infants, pregnant people, the elderly, and people who are immunocompromised.
Resources for Businesses
Licensee Resources
- Food service establishments are required to have a license and follow UW-2020: Food and Recreational Licensing Policy
- EH&S offers ServSafe Certified Food Manager & ServSafe Certified Food Handler courses for UW-Madison employees. Email eoh@fpm.wisc.edu for course schedule.
Food Safety Resources