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Accreditation
This page is a resource for local health department Food Service Programs in meeting accreditation standards. Michigan public health accreditation standards for Food Service Programs assure local health departments maximize their potential to protect and improve people’s health in their communities.
Cycle 9 Accreditation
Accreditation cycle that covers the years 2026 through 2028. Below are resources regarding Cycle 9 as it pertains to requirements, auditing worksheets, and guidance in completing a self-assessment for Option 2 accreditation.
- Cycle 9 - Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs) Indicator Guide (PDF)
- Cycle 9 - Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs) Indicator Guide (Word)
- Cycle 9 - MPR Worksheets for Option 1 and Option 2 Accreditation (PDF)
- Cycle 9 - MPR Worksheets for Option 1 and Option 2 Accreditation (Word)
Self-Assessment for Option 2 Accreditation Resources
Are you a local health department looking to do option 2 self-assessment for accreditation? Start here.
Self-Assessment Guidance (Word): Guidance document explaining how to complete self-assessment worksheets for Option 2 Accreditation.
Form fillable worksheets:
- Option 2 Application
- Executive Summary
- Plan Review Coversheet
- Plan Review Worksheet
- Facility File Coversheet
- Facility File Worksheet
- Enforcement Worksheet
- Temporary Worksheet
- Variance Worksheet
- Consumer Complaint Worksheet
- Staff Training Worksheet
- Specialty Food Service Worksheet
- Foodborne Illness Worksheet – MPR 13
- Foodborne Illness Worksheet – MPR 14
- Important Factor I Worksheet
- Important Factor II Worksheet
- Important Factor III Worksheet
- Important Factor IV Worksheet
- Important Factor V Worksheet
Cycle 8 Accreditation Cycle
Accreditation cycle that covered the years 2023 through 2025. Below resource is provided as historical information regarding Cycle 8 accreditation.
Additional Accreditation Resources
For questions regarding local health department accreditation for Food Service Programs, please contact the Local Health Services Specialist who oversees Accreditation and Voluntary Retail Standards. View specialist map for Accreditation and Voluntary Retail Standards.