Food Inspections
To view a food establishment inspection please select an establishment from the drop-down list.
*Cooper County Public Health Center does not generally inspect restaurants within the City of Boonville. The City of Boonville maintains its own ordinance that falls outside the authority of the County. The exception to this is the Isle of Capri Casino. We are inspecting this facility at the request of the State of Missouri Environmental Public Health Program and with the consent of Glen Bishop Boonville City Health Inspector.
The purpose of Food Safety Inspections per the 1999 Food Code is to “safeguard public health and provide to consumers FOOD that is safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented.”
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services contracts with the Cooper County Public Health Center to “conduct inspections of regulated facilities/providers.” Including food service providers. Facilities to be inspected include, but are not limited to, school cafeterias, restaurants, temporary food stands, retail groceries, and food processors.
Inspections will be conducted as follows:
- Low priority once per year
- Medium priority twice per year
- High priority three times per year
The County of Cooper follows the 1999 Food Code in Step with the State of Missouri. Inspections are based upon those guidelines. If you would like to receive a copy of those guidelines please use the enclosed link. If you would like a printed copy please come by the Cooper County Public Health Center to pick one up. There is no fee associated with document.
Food Handler/Safety Classes
On November 1, 2010, the Boonville City Council mandated food handling training for all food service personnel at all permanent and temporary food establishments. All food establishment personnel will have until January 1, 2012 to fulfill this requirement. In order to meet the needs of the community, the CCPHC will provide classes free of charge for supervisors and classes in basic food handling safety.
Please click here for information and guidance for consumers on ways to protect yourself and your family from a potential food-borne illness.
The information below is also helpful and informative for consumers.
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Farmers Markets |
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Food Safety during Power Outages |
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Food Safety Facts |
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Food Safety for Group Functions |
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Temporary Event Brochure |
Supervisor classes are required for individuals who manage a food establishment. In addition, at least one person involved with the preparation or selling of food for fundraising, festivals, or community events must attend this class. This class will last about two hours.
The Basic Food Handler Class if designed for all non-management personnel of permanent or temporary food establishments. This class will last about one hour.
| Current Class Schedule for 2011 | |
| Supervisor | Basic |
| January 27 | |
| February 3 | February 10 |
| February 24 | |
| March 3 | March 10 |
| March 24 | |
Individuals need only to attend one class. Classes will be held in the basement conference room at the Cooper County Public Health Center located at 17040 Klinton Drive, Boonville. All classes begin promptly at 10:00 am and 6:30 pm. Additional classes will be scheduled during the year based upon attendance of these scheduled classes. Future classes will be posted on the Cooper County Public Health Center website at www.coopercountypublichealth.com. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Sue or Laura at 660-882-2626.
Food Code Facts:
1-102.10 Intent- Food Safety Illness Prevention and Honest Presentation. The purpose of the 1999 Food Code is to safeguard public health and to provide to consumers FOOD that is safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented.
1-103.10 Statement- The 1999 Food Code establishes definitions; sets standards for management and personnel, food operations, equipment and facilities.
The provision of these classes has been the most requested service of your local public health department. With the local tax revenue source we are now able to provide this service to all food service establishments.
We strongly encourage all businesses to send their managers and employees to this training. The classes are free to anyone wishing to take them. The class course will have to be repeated every three years. At this point the classes remain voluntary.
Who should take the classes? Any place of business that engages in the sale of food for human consumption. All establishments engaged in the sale of food are obligated by law to follow the 1999 Food Code.
Improved education in food safety will benefit everyone, the consumer and the owner.
According to the Center of Disease Control, “ After eating contaminated food, people can develop anything from a short, mild illness, often mistakenly referred to as food poisoning, to a life threatening disease. The CDC estimates the 76 million Americans get sick, more than 300,000 are hospitalized, and 5,000 people die from food borne illnesses each year.
The Cooper County Public Health Center is committed to the prevention of disease.
For a current class schedule please call 660-882-2626 and ask for Sue Wilman.