Reno-Sparks, Nev. March 2, 2022. The Washoe County Health District (WCHD) is hosting a Spanish Town Hall on Thursday, March 3, 2022, to answer questions and assist food operators in Washoe County obtain health permits. Spanish will be the primary language spoken at the meeting and the community is encouraged to attend.
The Town Hall will take place in person at the Washoe County Commission Chambers, 1001 E. 9th St., Building A, Reno, NV 89512, and will also be streaming on Facebook Live and Zoom. There will be a short presentation followed by a question-and-answer session.
Who: Washoe County Health District in partnership with Latinos De Nevada
What: Spanish Town Hall for food vendors to assist with Health District permitting
When: Thursday, March 3, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Where: Washoe County Commission Chambers, 1001 E. 9th St., Building A, Reno, NV 89512
Why: To help raise awareness in the Hispanic Community that the Health District is available to assist with any issues on food permitting. WCHD’s goal is to ensure food operators follow proper food safety measures so that customers don’t get sick from foodborne illness.
Streaming info:
- View on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87912408583
- View on the Latinos De Nevada Facebook Live feed: https://www.facebook.com/LatinosdeNevada
Masks: Masks are not required but encouraged.
More info: Go to the Health District Food Safety website or call 775-328-2434.
The Health District Food Safety Program is required by law to ensure food operators and establishments in Washoe County comply with food safety regulations, such as: proper handwashing, monitoring food temperatures and proper cleaning of serving utensils.
In July 2021 WCHD issued notices of violation and cease and desist orders to six local food operators for unpermitted food operations and violations of basic food safety regulations. The six operators were selling sliced fruit, whole fruit, tacos, beverages, and shaved ice without a permit at temporary, pop-up locations along busy streets. Response to the complaints received found that many were Hispanic food vendors operating without a permit serving the Latino community.
Residents and food establishments should monitor and report any symptoms of foodborne illness like e-coli, salmonella and listeria which include fever, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and bloody stool that can lead to hospitalization and may also lead to additional complications and chronic health problems. Reports can be made by calling 775-328-2434.
To find the latest inspection results for all permitted food establishments in Washoe County on the go, download our Washoe Eats App (On Google Play or Apple App Store. For food complaints in Washoe County, see more information here.
For more information, visit our website here.
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The Washoe County Health District is nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board and has jurisdiction over all public health matters in Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County through the policy-making Washoe County District Board of Health. The District consists of five divisions: Administrative Health Services, Air Quality Management, Community and Clinical Health Services, Environmental Health Services and Epidemiology & Public Health Preparedness. More info can be found here.