ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Freelance Food Safety Inspection Jobs (NOW HIRING)

National Evermore Services

Be Seen First

Restaurant Food Safety Inspector

Boise, ID · On-site

$30 - $45/hr

Conduct regular food safety audits and inspections across multiple locations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely. * Master Regulations: Stay ahead of the game by keeping up with local ...

National Evermore Services

Be Seen First

Restaurant Food Safety Inspector

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$30 - $45/hr

Conduct regular food safety audits and inspections across multiple locations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely. * Master Regulations: Stay ahead of the game by keeping up with local ...

National Evermore Services

Be Seen First

Restaurant Food Safety Inspector

Detroit, MI · On-site

$30 - $45/hr

Conduct regular food safety audits and inspections across multiple locations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely. * Master Regulations: Stay ahead of the game by keeping up with local ...

Food Authority

Food Safety Coordinator

Jessup, MD · On-site

Conduct internal audits, inspections, and corrective action follow-up activities. * Monitor regulatory compliance and prepare documentation for customer and regulatory audits. * Maintain food safety ...

Food Authority

Food Safety Coordinator

Jessup, MD · On-site

Conduct internal audits, inspections, and corrective action follow-up activities. * Monitor regulatory compliance and prepare documentation for customer and regulatory audits. * Maintain food safety ...

Gonzalez Food Products

Food Safety Manager

Dallas, TX · On-site

  • PTO

Conduct internal audits, GMP inspections, sanitation inspections, and food safety assessments * Lead preparation for customer, regulatory, and third-party audits * Investigate customer complaints ...

Solenis

Food Safety Auditor (contract)

$70/hr

  • Retirement

Freelance auditors and independent consultants are ideal and welcome to apply. The Food Safety ... department inspections, or food safety training experience. (required) • Experience in food ...

Chick-Fil-A

Food Safety Director

Santee, CA · On-site

$26 - $28/hr

Oversees Food Safety Assessments (FSA), EcoSure inspections, Quality Improvement Visits (QIV), Secret Shopper evaluations, and other operational audits. * Develops and executes action plans to ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsFood Safety Inspection JobsFreelance Food Safety Inspection Jobs

Freelance Food Safety Inspection information

See salary details

$36K

$51.5K

$77K

How much do freelance food safety inspection jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance food safety inspection in the United States is $51,455.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39,000.00 and $60,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a freelance food safety inspector?

As a Freelance Food Safety Inspector, your day-to-day tasks often include visiting various food service establishments, conducting on-site inspections, and assessing compliance with local and federal food safety regulations. You’ll document findings, issue reports, and provide actionable feedback to business owners or managers. Freelancers may also handle scheduling, client communication, and maintaining their own professional records. This autonomy allows you to manage your workload, but it also requires excellent time management and adaptability to different environments and client needs.

What is a freelance food safety inspection?

A Freelance Food Safety Inspection job involves independently assessing food establishments to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Inspectors check factors such as food handling, storage, cleanliness, and adherence to local or federal food safety standards. They may work with restaurants, food manufacturers, or other businesses in the food industry. Unlike government inspectors, freelance food safety inspectors typically offer their services to private clients or consulting firms.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the freelance food safety inspection position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Freelance Food Safety Inspector, you need a solid grounding in food science, microbiology, regulatory standards, and auditing, often supported by a relevant degree and industry certifications such as ServSafe or HACCP. Familiarity with inspection checklists, digital reporting tools, and compliance management systems is vital for documenting findings and ensuring thorough evaluations. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with diverse clients set top professionals apart. These competencies ensure accurate inspections, regulatory compliance, and trusted relationships with food service businesses.

More about Freelance Food Safety Inspection jobs

What cities are hiring for Freelance Food Safety Inspection jobs?

Cities with the most Freelance Food Safety Inspection job openings:

What are the most commonly searched types of Food Safety Inspection jobs?

The most popular types of Food Safety Inspection jobs are:

What states have the most Freelance Food Safety Inspection jobs?

States with the most job openings for Freelance Food Safety Inspection jobs include:

What job categories do people searching Freelance Food Safety Inspection jobs look for?

The top searched job categories for Freelance Food Safety Inspection jobs are:

Freelance Food Safety Inspection jobs near you
Infographic showing various Freelance Food Safety Inspection job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,455 per year, or $24.7 per hour.

Food Safety Inspection Officer

St. Joseph County, IN

South Bend, IN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

POSITION: Food Safety Inspection Officer (FSIO)

DEPARTMENT: St. Joseph County Department of Health, Food Services and Pools Unit

WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F

JOB CATEGORY: PAT (Professional, Administrative, Technological)

SALARY: Up to $57,330/yr.

STATUS: Full-Time

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

DATES: July 13, 2026 - until filled

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. St. Joseph County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.

Incumbent serves as Food Safety Inspection Officer for the St. Joseph County Department of Health (DoH), Food Services Unit, responsible for investigating food-related health complaints, conducting inspections of food establishments, and ensuring health codes are met.

Benefits

Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Paid Time Off (PTO) with generous accruals

Employer Paid Life Insurance coverage

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care

Gym Membership Discounts to encourage wellness

Employer-Funded PERF (Public Employees' Retirement Fund)

Access to additional voluntary benefits and resources

Responsibilities

Incumbent is responsible for the proper completion of assigned tasks, with desired results clearly specified. Unusual situations or problems are discussed with the supervisor, and the incumbent is responsible for applying standard departmental practices and precedents to individual work assignments. Work product is periodically assessed for overall conformity with guidelines and standard departmental practices.

Qualifications

Inspects assigned retail food establishments according to risk-based schedule, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal food safety and sanitation regulations.

Inspects, conducts closures, and investigates complaints of swimming pools and spas as required by local and state rules and ordinances.

Inspects mobile railroad camps, Bed and Breakfast establishments, and temporary food vendors at scheduled events and celebrations.

Provides consultations and/or advises and instructs owners/operators and the public on proper procedures and practices concerning food safety and sanitation rules, codes, and requirements via phone, email, or in person.

Conducts investigations as necessary in response to complaints and reports from the public. Prepares and files detailed records and reports of investigations and sends to establishments.

Discusses appropriate corrective action with Food Service Director and Assistant Director, which may include recommending closure of an establishment for non-compliance or a Health Officer hearing.

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science, public health, or related field with two (2) years’ food industry experience.

Possession of or ability to obtain Pool Operator certification, if also conducting pool and spa inspections.

Ability to occasionally work extended hours, evenings, and/or weekends and travel out of town, including overnight, as needed.

Responds to public health emergencies on a 24-hour basis.

Possession of a valid driver’s license and demonstrated safe driving record.

Apply