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Temporary Food Service Operations Requirements
New Food Service Operations

NEW FOOD SERVICE OPERATION  REQUIREMENTS 
 

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A community water supply or an approved Ohio EPA approved well

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An adequate supply of hot and cold running water

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A connection to a sanitary sewer or have an Ohio EPA approved septic system

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A three compartment sink with a grease trap, a handwash sink and a mop/curb sink

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Any sinks to be used for a food prep / vegetable sink must have a two inch (2”)  air
 gap or be ’safe-wasted’

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Smooth and easily cleanable surfaces in the food prep and food storage areas
 (No Carpet)

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Adequate hot and cold holding facilities

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Commercial grade equipment as approved by the local health department (UL or NSF)

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All equipment must be maintained in good working order

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Separation from any occupied dwelling (ex. May not use a home kitchen as a food service kitchen)

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Plumbing done under permit and inspected by a State Certified Plumbing Inspector

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Electrical work must be done under permit and inspected by a State Certified Electrical Inspector

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Compliance with all State and Local Food Regulations
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Hot foods must be held at least 135 degrees F or above

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Cold foods must be held at least 40 degrees F or below