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What is the Purpose of the NY State Food Service Code (14-1)?
The purpose of the code is to
protect the public health. Owners and operators of food service
establishments are to operate their premises in such a way as to avoid
imminent health hazards.
What are Some of the Steps Needed to Obtain a Food Service Permit?
First, determining what your
classification would be. The Clinton County Health Department will help you
determine this. Are you considered to be a(n):
a) Restaurant
b) Outside or mobile vendor
c) Catering facility
d) Non-profit facility
e) One time (event) provider
All the above classifications will need to
read and fill out the "A Guide to Obtaining A Food Service Permit" packet.
This packet has all the necessary documents and instructions to get you
started in applying for your operating permit.
Click here
to download the food service permit packet.
Click here to download the Corporation document if you are incorporated.
Second, if you want to open a catering service, or if you are an
established food service wanting to offer off-site catering to the public,
you will need to submit additional documents called the "off-site
catering plan requirements", and the "hazard analysis critical control
point worksheet".
Click here to
download the catering packet.
Click here
to download a blank HACCP worksheet.
Click here to download NY
State Department of Health's Generic HACCP Plan (rev. 2006).
Third, you will then be required to make an appointment with the
Clinton County Health Department to review all your documentation and plans.
You may have to fill out additional documentation if your service has
special circumstances.
At the meeting, a public health sanitarian from the Clinton County Health
Department will discuss in great detail what you need to do to comply with
the regulations of NY State Health Codes. Following all the instructions
given to you by the public health sanitarian, will help create a smoother
transition in obtaining your operating permit.
NOTE: All plans should be submitted thirty
days (30) or more BEFORE the planned construction date. Plans are reviewed
by a confirmed appointment ONLY.
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What are Some of the Topics
that Will be Discussed at My Appointment?
Below are examples of some of the items
that a sanitarian will discuss with you at your meeting:
Food safety: storage, contamination, vendors,
preparation, gloves, cooking, refrigeration, thawing, transportation,
supplies, hazardous foods, proper temperatures, etc.
Water and sewage: water supply, bottled water, steam, plumbing, toilet
facilities, hand-washing, facilities, etc.
Sanitation and hygiene: garbage and refuse storage and disposal, equipment
and utensil cleaning and sanitation, insect and rodent control, employee
hygiene, cleaning tools, wiping cloths, drying, physical food handling, etc.
Physical facilities: floors, walls and ceilings, lighting, ventilation,
dressing rooms and areas, locker area, supplies and equipment locations,
equipment installation, working spaces, etc.
Topics for discussion, may be based on the type of food service you will
be providing to the public.
Do I Need an Operating Permit
for Selling Pre-packaged Food?
Not, if you are selling items like
pre-packaged snacks, candies, and canned or bottled beverages, or not if the
food doesn't need to be temperature controlled. Once you have
to heat or either handle something out of its package to serve to the
public, then you will need to come in, and apply for an operating permit.
Are There Educational Material and Brochures Available?
Yes, the Clinton County Health
Department has a wealth of knowledge for you to read and understand,
regarding food safety, preparation, handling, sanitation, and more. There
are also additional items on our "Downloadable" web
page.
Click here
to download the useful "getting started" document displaying phone numbers
of other agencies you might need.
Click here for
the choking first aid poster (English)
Click here
for the choking first aid poster (Spanish)
Click Here to
print out the "doggy bag" labels (use Avery
5163 2” x 4” mailing labels) for your customers
Click Here
to save the "doggy bag" labels template file so you can
modify it (rich text format
- .rtf)
Contact Us
To receive more information or
assistance on applying for your permit, call or
visit us at:
Clinton County Health Department
Environmental Unit
135 Margaret Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Tel: (518) 565-4870
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Note:
These are external web links