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Non-Retail Food Processing Establishment Permit

Operating & Renewing

Operating Requirements

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    Operators of food establishments must follow the regulations and guidelines outlined in Article 81 of the NYC Health Code.
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      Each permitted food establishment will receive an unscheduled annual inspection. The Health Department offers tools and guidance to help operators practice A-Grade food safety.
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        You can find information about food safety and operating guidelines for a food establishment by visiting the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Food Service Operator's website.
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          All food service establishments must following the guidelines about the use of transfats in preparing food for the public.

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            Learn how you can prevent pest infestations in and around your business location.
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              Permits expire one year from the end of the month in which the application was submitted. Three months before expiration, permit holders will receive a renewal notice in the mail. Permit holders will not be allowed to renew their permits if they have outstanding fines from violations
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                Applying for a DOHMH permit does not satisfy the regulatory requirements of other City and State Agencies. It is the business owner's responsibility to apply for all other permits, licenses, and authorizations required by other City and State Agencies. Pursuant to NYC Charter Section 645, no premises may be used or occupied until a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued by the NYC Commissioner of Buildings.

                Failure to comply with all relevant regulations, including those under the jurisdiction of other Agencies, may result in the suspension of DOHMH permits until proof of compliance is provided.  
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                  Steps to renew online:

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                  Renewals may be submitted online via the NYC Online Licensing system. Registration is required. You will not be permitted to renew a permit if you have outstanding fines. You can pay fines online before renewing.

                  To renew online for the first time, you will need the Personal Identification Number (PIN) found on your Renewal Notice for each permit or license you hold. The PIN will allow you to link your existing records to one single online account. You only need to use your PIN to link to each permit or license record once.

                  If you do not have access to your Renewal Notice, you may obtain your PIN(s) by completing an online PIN Request Form or by calling 311. 
                  Note: If you need to upload any documents, you will be prompted to download the Microsoft Silverlight application.
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                    Steps to renew by mail:

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                    Follow the instructions on your renewal notice to renew by mail.
                    • Steps to renew in person:

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                      You may renew your permit in person at the DCWP Citywide Licensing Center. If you send someone to renew for you, they must present an Authority to Act on your behalf. 

                       

                        NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)

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                        Licensing Center


                        42 Broadway, Lobby




                        New York NY 10004