Plan Review

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If you are opening a new food service establishment (new build or conversion) or thinking about remodeling an existing food service establishment, you must go through the DHD10 Plan Review Process. But don’t worry! We’re here to help!

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Plan Review Process Requirements

Listed below are all of the documents that make up the plan review packet. The plan review packet needs to be submitted to the department for review and approval before any construction begins.

DHD#10 Welcome Letter
DHD#10 Plan Review Instructions
DHD#10 Plan Review Checklist
Materials to Submit for Plan Review Processing
Frequently Asked Questions
Type II Well Change of Information Form
DHD10 Inspector Sign-Off Sheet
Fixed Food Establishment Plan Review Application – Fillable Form
Fixed Food Establishment Plan Review Worksheet – Fillable Form
Fixed Food Establishment Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Manual – Fillable Form
Fixed Food Establishment Plan Review Manual
Change of Ownership Form
Guidance on How to Open a Food Establishment
Used Equipment Guidance

For Mobile or Special Transitory Food Units, the following documents are required to be completed and submitted to the health department for review and approval, prior to any construction.

DHD#10 Welcome Letter
STFU/Mobile Plan Review Instruction Sheet
STFU/Mobile Plan Review Application – Fillable Form
STFU/Mobile Plan Review  and SOP Worksheet – Fillable Form
STFU/Mobile Plan Review Manual
Mobile Commissary Verification Form
STFU Notice of Intent Form  (Spanish)