Retail Food

Retail food establishments are typically separated into two categories. “Serving Meals” and “Not Serving Meals”.
 

“Serving Meals” is usually a restaurant, tavern, or bar that serves food that is ready for consumption at the facility, for take-out, or for delivery. The food requires no further preparation once it is served.
 

“Not Serving Meals” is usually a grocery store, gas station, or bakery that sells food that is intended to be taken home for further processing or consumption.

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If you are opening a new retail food facility or there is a change in ownership, a new application must be filled out and submitted. The application for Retail Food Licensing can be found here:

• Serving Meals

• Not Serving Meals

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Retail food establishments also have different levels of complexity that is determined by what type of food is sold, the food processing taking place, and/or how much food is sold.

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To help you determine what level of complexity your license will be, you can use the complexity calculators found here:

• Serving Meals – Complexity Calculator

• Not Serving Meals – Complexity Calculator

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New construction or remodeling of your kitchen area requires a plan review. The Plan Review Form can be found here:

• Retail Food Plan Review