New Food Establishments – Package
Food permit fees are based on number of seats and including or not including liquor license. Call the Health Department office for clarification.
How to Obtain a Health Department Permit to Operate a Food Establishment in Jefferson County
NOTE: A person may not operate a food establishment without a valid permit to operate (2005 FDA Food Code, 8-301.11). Permits do NOT transfer with new ownership or management.
1. An applicant must submit an application at least 30 calendar days before the date planned for opening a food establishment.
Application for a Permit to Operate a Food Establishment
2. A Plan Review Information Report (SF-35) must be submitted. Floor plans showing location of all food service equipment, including manufacturer and model number for each item, must accompany the Plan Review Information Report. NOTE: All equipment must be commercial grade. Any exceptions must be approved by the health department. A proposed menu must be included.
Plan Review Information Sheet
Food Safety Plan Review Info
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3. A pre-operational inspection must be done showing that the establishment is built in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and the establishment is in compliance with the 2005 FDA Food Code.
Pre-Operational Checklist
Pre-Operational Checklist
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Obtain the Food Code: The Food Code and other WV Regulations & Applications can be downloaded and printed from the WV Public Health Sanitation website.
Permit Period: Permits expire June 30th of each year and must be renewed by submitting a new application 30 calendar days before the expiration date of the current permit.
Food Manager Certification: Whenever food is being prepared or served in food establishment (including temporary food establishments), the “person in charge” on the premises must be a certified Food Protection Manager through one of the ANSI/CFP-accredited Food Protection Manager certification programs. Please note, the exam is separate from the online training courses and is proctored.
Food Workers Training: All food employees must possess a valid food workers permit and participate in the yearly web food workers training class.
Additional Documents
Food Safety How to Obtain a Food Permit
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Food Safety New Food Establishment Letter
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Food Safety FS_SOP
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Food Safety Food Code Plan Review
4bg-FoodSafety-food_code_plan_review
Food Safety SF7A
4bi-FoodSafety-SF7A
Food Safety SF7B
4bj-FoodSafety-SF7B
Food Safety SF7C
4bk-FoodSafety-SF7C
Food Safety Food Employee Review
4bl-FoodSafety-food_employee_review
Food Safety Food Employee Agreement
4bm-FoodSafety-food_employee_agreement
Food Safety Food Employee Medical Form
4bn-FoodSafety-food_employee_medical_form
Food Safety Hand Washing Signage Germ Buster
4bo-FoodSafetyHandWashingSignage-fsgermbuster
Food Safety Clean Air Regulations
4bp-FoodSafety-cleanAirReg
Food Safety Toilet Room Requirements
4bh-FoodSafety-toilet_room_requirements