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Provide a set of plans
showing the equipment layout, the location of the restrooms and the
location of the mop sink.
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The plans shall include a
3 compartment sink with at least one drain board. The
sinks shall be large enough to hold your largest piece of
equipment. A dish machine that sanitizes either by heat or by
chemical can be used in place of a 3 compartment sink.
There shall also be a hand sink or sinks in the preparation area. The
number of hand sinks is based on accessibility to the employees
while they are preparing food.
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All surfaces (floors, walls,
ceilings, preparation surfaces and equipment) shall be smooth,
durable and easily cleaned.
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Once the plans have been
approved a copy of the plan approval form will be given to the
Health Department.
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Any modifications to the
approved plans must be okayed by the Health Department.
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The applications can be
filled out and fees paid anytime prior to the pre-opening
inspection. License fees are based on gross sales (or
anticipated gross sales).
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A food service establishment
(RS) license is required for individual portions such as in a
restaurant.
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A retail food establishment
license (FE) license is required for an operation that stores,
prepares, serves or provides food for off-premise consumption.
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If the main business is a
food service establishment and retail food service establishment
sales are under $20,000 you can operate with just a food service
establishment license. If your main business is a retail food
establishment, and in addition you have a food service
establishment, then you need to obtain both licenses.
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An inspection is required
prior to opening.
