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Are you planning to open a new food service facility, make alterations to an existing food service facility, convert an existing structure to a food service facility, or purchase additional equipment?

There are certain procedures that must be done before approval can be granted. The following information is intended to aid you in the approval process. Answering the questions and following the suggestions will enable you to begin operation as soon as possible. Please allow fourteen (14) working days for the initial review of plans.

If you have any questions, contact us at 240-777-3986.

Section I -- All Facilities
Section II -- Equipment
Section III -- Self-Service Requirements (include buffet and bulk service)
Section IV -- Kitchen Ventilation
Section V -- Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Menu Review

Other pages you may wish to visit include

Certified Food Service Manager

Food Service Facility License Application (PDF)
Food Service Facility License Application (HTML)

HACCP Food Preparation Flow Chart (PDF)
HACCP Food Preparation Flow Chart (HTML)

HACCP Food Preparation Flow for Markets only (PDF)
HACCP Food Preparation Flow for Markets only (HTML)