Food Safety

Blackhawk County Public Health Department's Environmental Health Program is responsible for inspection, education, investigation and enforcement of licensed food establishments in Benton County.

Image of DIAL's Food Safety Complaint Form The Blackhawk County Public Health Department's Environmental Health Program is responsible for inspection, education, investigation and enforcement, of licensed food establishments in Benton County, as well as Black Hawk, Buchanan, Bremer, Fayette and Grundy counties.

The Blackhawk County Health Department contracts with the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) to enforce the 2017 Food Code, its Supplements and the Iowa Administrative Code in this service area.

Have a food safety concern for a Benton County establishment to report?

If you or someone you know suspects food poisoning after consuming an item from a restaurant, grocery store, convenience store, market, or public gathering, call the IowaSic line at 1-844-469-2742 or complete this form: Food Illness Complaint Form. Have information regarding name of the facility, address, types of food/drink, dates visited/consumed, etc. handy.

For non-illness related incidents at a food establishment, please complete this form: Establishment Non-Illness Complaint Form

With any additional questions, please call the Blackhawk County Public Health Department's Environmental Health Program at 319-291-2413.

Licenses & Applications

Unattended Food Establishment License Application

Vending Machine License Application

Food Establishment License Application

Farmers Market Food License Application

Temporary Food Stand License Application

Event Coordinator License Application

Requirements and Guidelines
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Food Establishments

In Home Bakeries

Farmers Markets

Mobile Food Units and Pushcarts

Temporary Food Stands