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When to Contact the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food

The Salt Lake County Health Department does not regulate grocery stores, butchers, bakeries, or food manufacturing or processing businesses.

Contact the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food for problems or questions about those businesses.

Utah Department of Agriculture and Food: Regulatory Services
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Find a Dog-Friendly Restaurant Patio

Time out and about with your canine companion should be a safe and fun experience. To help ensure the health and safety of you, your dog, and other restaurant patrons, a food establishment must meet health and safety requirements before receiving approval to allow dogs on its outdoor dining patio.

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Do I Need a Mass Gathering Permit?

If you’re planning an event in Salt Lake County (on either public or private property), you may need to meet certain health guidelines or apply for a health department permit—in addition to any requirements imposed by the municipality where you’re holding the event.

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Planning Charitable Food Outreach?

If you are interested in providing charitable food outreach to people who are unsheltered, please consider that there are already excellent organizations in Salt Lake City that provide food, clothing, and other services to people in need.

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Salt Lake County Health Department

Our mission at the Salt Lake County Health Department is to promote and protect the health of our community and environment. We work tirelessly every day to prevent illness, injury, and disease while addressing social, economic, and environmental factors that impact overall health. Our efforts include immunizing children, inspecting restaurants, preventing tobacco access to minors, encouraging physical activity and proper nutrition, protecting our water and air, providing culturally appropriate services, and collaborating with our community partners to ensure public health works for all residents of Salt Lake County, regardless of where they live.

Salt Lake County Health Department