Summit County has developed a detailed list of the requirements for new restaurants in order to assist owners with thoroughly meeting our goals for a safe food establishment. Please refer to this document as you prepare for opening: Health Department Requirements.
Step 1
Please complete your restaurant permit here.
Step 2
Plans and documents are required for the following:
Step 3
The Health Dept. shall conduct one or more pre-operational inspections to ensure the establishment is constructed and equipped in accordance with the approved plans. These inspections will not be performed prior to plan review approval. Preopening must be completed prior to any food supply deliveries. Appointments can be arranged by contacting your health inspector directly.
Step 4
The yearly food establishment permit must be applied and paid for prior to the pre-opening inspection. This can be done below.
Permit approval requires a copy of your food safety manager certification. Receipts are insufficient. Class and course information can be found below.
Step 5
All employees must obtain a Utah food handler permit. Class and course information can be found below.
Step 6
Summit County business licensing requires approvals from:
For more information, you can call the County Clerk’s Office at 435-336-3204. The Health Department will not approve your business license until the pre-opening inspection has been completed.
Step 7
Park City Business licensing will require Health Department approval. For information about licensing in Park City, you can call 435-615-5220.
Step 8
You will need to contact Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation District for information about your grease trap.
Food establishments that sell or serve food to the public must get a permit and be inspected by the Summit County Health Department. These establishments include restaurants, coffee shops delis, grocery stores, school kitchens, temporary events where food is sold and more.
The purpose of the inspection is to assure that the food is being handled properly from preparation through serving. Inspectors observe kitchen workers’ food handling practices, inspect refrigerators and storage areas, take food temperatures, assure correct use of sanitizers and handwashing practices. Any problem found is written up on an inspection report, and the manager is taught the correct procedure or method immediately.
call: 435-333-1502
email: summitenviro@summitcountyutah.gov
If you are planning to open your own Food Service Establishment there are applications and information you will need. The New Food Establishment Requirements and New Restaurant Information will explain the procedure and facilities needed for obtaining approval of your Food Service Establishment Permit in Summit County.
Temporary food establishments are those that serve food seasonally or intermittently or at events such as fairs, farmer’s markets, bake sales, etc.
The application for a Temporary Food Service or a Temporary Seasonal Food Service (for multiple-day events of six days or more) contains the information necessary for opening a food booth or other temporary food establishment in Summit County.
For establishments wanting to apply for a permit to allow dogs on outdoor patios, click on the box below.
Non-commercial kitchen facilities located in a private home and operated by a resident of the home where ready-to-eat food is handled, stored, prepared, or offered for sale in Summit County.
“Microenterprise home kitchen” means a non-commercial kitchen facility located in a private home and operated by a resident of the home where ready-to-eat food is handled, stored, prepared, or offered for sale.
“Microenterprise home kitchen” does not include:
Ready to eat meals:
Any non-commercial kitchen facility located in a private home and operated by a resident of the home in Summit County.
If you do not have commercial space or equipment this allows you to operate under certain conditions and still provide a service.
Apply for a microenterprise home kitchen permit below. Application fees include $364 for the Operational Permit and $182 for the Kitchen Operational review. These fees must be paid before operating.
The Summit County Health Department no longer offers Food Manager Certification courses. A list of providers can be found below. Once you have completed your food manager certification, please click here to fill out a registration form with the health department.
A Food Handlers Card is required to work in a food service establishment. An opportunity to obtain a food handlers card is provided through classroom instruction and testing on safe food handling procedures. Classes are taught throughout the year in both English and Spanish. The course must be completed within 14 days of hire and 7 days of expiration.
*If you have an existing permit, do not fill out a new application. Please contact us at 435-333-1502.
If you are planning to open your own Food Service Establishment there are applications and information you will need. The New Food Establishment Requirements and New Restaurant Information will explain the procedure and facilities needed for obtaining approval of your Food Service Establishment Permit in Summit County.
To apply for a new permit, permanent facilities will need to complete the Permanent Facility application. Seasonal, permanent establishments will need to complete the Seasonal Permanent application.
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