This map will display inspections conducted by the Health Department of Howard County. Inspection information is updated as it becomes available from the county. You may search by selecting a time frame from the dropdown list, typing a single-word search term or exact phrase, and then clicking on "Show Results." Click on any map point for details about that inspection.
*Editor's Note
*Licensed retail food establishments in Howard County can be inspected twice a year, annually or every two years depending on the risk level of the facility and the type of inspection. They are also inspected in response to complaints and before obtaining a permit, among other reasons. The Howard County Health Department's Bureau of Environmental Health conducts environmental and monitoring inspections. An environmental inspection evaluates the sanitation, maintenance and food service operations. A monitoring inspection checks food and equipment temperatures and general food handling and cleanliness practices. Critical violations must be corrected immediately or the facility will be closed. It is up to the discretion of the inspector, but generally non-critical violations must be fixed within 30 days, or 24 hours if it is a temporary establishment.