April 16, 2026. Reno/Sparks, Nev. – Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) – Environmental Health Services is launching a three-part Food Safety Risk Factor Workshop Series to help local food establishments strengthen safe food safety practices and reduce the risk of foodborne illness.
The first free workshop is on April 28, 2026, and space is available. The public is invited.
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Upcoming Workshops
Poor Personal Hygiene & Contamination
When: Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Where: Washoe County Administration Complex, 1001 E. 9th St., Building B, Conference Rooms A&B, near main NNPH entrance
Inadequate Cooking & Holding Times & Temperature
When: Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Where: Washoe County Administration Complex, 1001 E. 9th St.
Unapproved Sources
When: Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Where: Washoe County Administration Complex, 1001 E. 9th St.
This series will focus on five major risk factors for foodborne illness, providing in-depth, practical guidance that supports active managerial control, long-term food safety and improved inspection scores.
Each workshop will provide hands-on strategies that operators can immediately apply in their day-to-day operations. While participation in all sessions is not required, establishments that attend all three workshops will receive a Food Safety Certificate of Achievement, recognition within the community, and entry into a raffle for a special prize.
Those who attend all sessions will receive a certificate of completion, be recognized at a future District Board of Health meeting and be entered into a raffle to win a fully stocked food safety self-inspection toolkit.
Language Access and Accessibility
To support equitable participation, Spanish AI interpretation will be available during each workshop. In addition, all workshop handouts and materials will be available in Spanish to ensure accessibility for Spanish-speaking operators and staff.
All food safety professionals and members of the community are welcome to attend. Additional details regarding registration and locations will be shared through NNPH communication channels.
For more information, please email foodsafety@nnph.org
NNPH Environmental Health Services plays a critical role in protecting public health through restaurant inspections, permitting, and food safety education. This new workshop series expands that mission by providing proactive, data-driven training opportunities that empower food establishments to go beyond compliance.
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Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) 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 District Board of Health. NNPH consists of four public-facing divisions: Air Quality Management, Community and Clinical Health Services, Environmental Health Services and Population Health. More info can be found here.