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Non-Retail Food Processing Establishment Permit

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Before you submit your application

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    Design and build your establishment to meet food safety requirements. Click on the link below.
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      Applicants must submit documentation along with their application. Review the Required Documents Checklist to determine which documents you must submit. 

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        Proof of a Certificate of Authority to Collect Sales Tax. The address on the Certificate must match that of the applicant or establishment for which an application is being submitted.
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          Proof of Worker's Compensation and Disability Insurance, including the name of the insurance carrier, the policy number, and the expiration date must be submitted when you apply for a permit and when you renew. Or, if exempt, a copy of Form CE-200 stamped by the Worker's Compensation Board with the New York State-assigned Exemption Certificate Number. The certificate must list the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as the Certificate Holder.
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            All non-retail food service establishment facilities must have a supervising manager who has passed a Food Protection Course on site at all times. A Food Protection Certificate or registration in the course is required at the time of applying for the permit, and certification is required prior to opening the business establishment.
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              All outstanding fines imposed for Health Code Violations must be paid before you can apply for or renew a permit issued by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Fines may be paid in person at the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Citywide Licensing Center or Online.

                NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)

                Address
                Licensing Center


                42 Broadway, Lobby




                New York NY 10004
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                A valid e-mail address is required if applying online.
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                  List of Permit Fees. More info
                  • Permit fee: $200.00 (Tax exempt organizations are eligible for a fee waiver; IRS confirmation must be provided)
                  • Food Protection Course Fee: $114.00
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                  List of accepted payment methods. More info
                  • Check (made payable to the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (accepted only when paying in person at DCWP))
                  • Money Order (made payable to the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (accepted only when paying in person at DCWP))
                  • American Express
                  • Discover
                  • MasterCard
                  • Visa
                • Ready to Apply?

                  Steps to apply online:

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                  Gather all supporting documents required to apply for this permit.
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                    Make electronic versions of all documents required for applying for a permit. You will upload these documents into the online permit system. The following document types can be uploaded: PDF, JPG, GIF, PNG, XLS, XLSX, DOC, DOCX, VSD, and TXT.
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                      Create an account with the NYC Online Licensing system. Payment is required to complete and submit the application so applicants should have their credit or debit card information readily available. Partially completed applications may be saved and returned to later for completion.
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                        Select the type of permit for which you are applying and enter the requested information into each field.  Fields with an asterisk (*) are required.  Applicants will be requested to upload copies of all supporting documents. These documents can be uploaded individually or as a single file.
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                          Pay with a credit or debit card to complete the application.  

                          • Steps to apply by mail:

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                            Applications for new permits are not accepted by mail.

                            • Steps to apply in person:

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                              Complete an application for permit form and gather all required supporting documentation.
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                                File all documentation and pay the required fee in person at the DCWP Citywide Licensing Center.

                                 

                                  NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)

                                  Address
                                  Licensing Center


                                  42 Broadway, Lobby




                                  New York NY 10004