Food Safety Code Reference

Access searchable food safety codes and restaurant inspection regulations for each state. Find specific violation codes, compliance requirements, and regulatory standards used by health departments across the United States.

🔍 Why Use This Reference?

Searchable Format - Find specific codes and requirements instantly
Official Sources - Direct links to government publications
Current Information - Updated with latest regulatory changes
Cross-Referenced - Connected to real inspection reports

Available Food Codes - Complete Reference

124

Total Sections Available

5

Jurisdictions Covered

6450

Lines of Regulations Parsed

Washington State Food Code

Complete Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 246-215 covering retail food establishments. Adopts 2022 FDA Food Code with state modifications.

✅ 10 Parts Available 📄 Based on FDA 2022 🔗 Cross-linked with Seattle inspections

View All 36 Washington Sections

New York City Food Code

NYC Health Code Article 81 - Food Preparation and Food Establishments. Home of the letter grading system and comprehensive food safety regulations.

✅ 10 Parts Available 📄 Article 81 Complete 🏆 Letter Grading System

View All 49 NYC Sections

Massachusetts Food Code

105 CMR 590.000 - State Sanitary Code Chapter X governing food service establishments throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

✅ 3 Sections Available 📄 105 CMR 590 🏛️ State Regulations

View Massachusetts Sections

Chicago Food Code

Chicago Food Code Rules effective February 2019. Comprehensive food safety regulations, mobile food requirements, and shared kitchen standards for the City of Chicago.

✅ 50 Sections Available 🌆 City Rules 🚚 Mobile Food

View Chicago Sections

FDA Food Code 2022

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's model food code that serves as the foundation for all state and local food safety regulations.

✅ 19 Sections Available 📘 8 Chapters 🔬 Science-Based Standards

View FDA Sections

How to Use This Reference

1. Select Your State

Choose the state where your food establishment operates or where you need compliance information.

2. Browse by Section

Navigate to specific topics like handwashing, food temperatures, or equipment requirements.

3. Find Specific Codes

Use our search function to locate exact violation codes referenced in inspection reports.

4. Cross-Reference Inspections

See how these codes apply in real restaurant inspections from our database.

Legal Disclaimer

This reference is provided for informational purposes only. Always consult the official government publications and your local health department for legal compliance. Food safety regulations may change, and local jurisdictions may have additional requirements.

For legal compliance, refer to the official sources linked on each state's page.