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Food Service Establishments - Requirements and Classes

Regulations

Connecticut has adopted the FDA Food Code (Spanish) which all food service establishments must follow.  The FDA Food code is routinely updated to allow it to be current with the latest food trends.  Its adoption also means there is more uniformity across state lines and governmental agencies.

Basic Requirements for Food Service Establishments:

Plan Submission

All new food service establishments or extensively renovated food service establishments require submission of detailed plans to the Health Department office.  Copies of plans must also be submitted to appropriate departments such as Building and Fire Marshal as required.

 Plans received by our department must be legible and include the following information: 

  1. A floor plan showing equipment and activity locations
  2. Floor, wall, ceiling materials
  3. Equipment cut sheets
  4. Menu
  5. Names, addresses and telephone numbers of the person(s) submitting the plan, the building contractor and the architect/designer

Note: Information on grease traps and grease disposal can be found on the Engineering Department's FOG Compliance  webpage.

A copy of the basic requirements for food service establishments may be downloaded. 

Lack of appropriate information can delay plan review.

Please submit detailed plans to our office to avoid delays and possible re-submission of plans.

Classes of Food Service Establishments

Class I
Class II
Class III
Class IV
Temporary Food Service Establishment