Public Health Rules in Columbus, OH (2026)
4 verified public health rules for Columbus, Ohio, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Restaurant Grade Cards
Columbus Public Health inspects food service operations under Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code and posts inspection results online with violation counts, though Ohio uses critical and non-critical violation tallies rather than the letter-grade system seen in some other states.
Restaurant Inspection Scoring
Some RestrictionsRodent Control
Property owners in Columbus must keep premises free of rats and mice under CCC Chapter 711 and Ohio's nuisance health statutes; Columbus Public Health investigates complaints and can order abatement, baiting, and structural repairs at owner expense.
Rodent Abatement Rules
Some RestrictionsSyringe Disposal
Columbus Public Health operates the SHARP syringe access and disposal program under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3719, providing sharps containers and drop-off sites so used needles do not enter household trash, recycling, or public spaces.
Safe Syringe Disposal
Some RestrictionsFood Handler Certification
Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3717 and the Uniform Food Safety Code require each food service operation in Columbus to have a Person in Charge and a certified food protection manager on staff, with all employees trained in basic food-safety principles.
Food Handler Certification
Some RestrictionsLooking for Franklin County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Columbus city rules.
Public Health Rules in Franklin County →