How to apply for a Food License

A Woman Catering Food

Are you here to apply for a Food License?

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Step 1.Let's make sure you have what you need to begin. 

  • Have you gotten approval from Zoning?
  • Have you completed a Change of Ownership Form? (Only for existing Food Services)
  • Do you have a copy of the Lease/Title or Bills of Sale?
  • Have you paid the sales tax and obtained a use permit?
  • Have you obtained a pest control and waste removal (garbage) contracts?

Step 2.Is this a Class 3 or Class 4 Food Service? If so,

  • Do you have a copy of the Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) Certificate?
  • Do you have the Person in Charge and Training Documentation?

Step 3.Fill out the Food Service Plan Review Application

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Step 1.Let's make sure you have what you need to begin.

  • Have you gotten approval from Zoning?
  • Have you completed a Change of Ownership Form? (Only for existing Food Services)
  • Do you have a copy of the Lease/Title or Bills of Sale?
  • Have you paid the sales tax and obtained a use permit?
  • Have you obtained a pest control and waste removal (garbage) contracts?

Step 2.Is this a Class 3 or Class 4 Food Service? If so,

  • Do you have a copy of the Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) Certificate?
  • Do you have the Person in Charge and Training Documentation?

Step 3.Fill out the Food Service Plan Review Application

Apply Here

For more information about regulations and requirements, please visit the State of Connecticut's Food Protection Program.

Do I need to go to Zoning first?

Yes, you will need Zoning's approval for proper land use prior to applying for a food license.

Should I pay rent before I get my food license?

It is recommended that you get proper zoning approvals before you start paying for rent.

Contact Us

Phone

(860) 757-4760

Alternate Phone

311

Email

hhs@hartford.gov

Location

Department of Health and Human Services
131 Coventry Street
Hartford
06112
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