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To open a restaurant in NYC, you need certain certificates, permits and licenses from various city and state agencies, including the Health Department. To see which type of permit and licenses you may need to apply for, visit our food service establishment permits page.
314C (Rev. 3/17)Application for a New DOHMH License or Permit (continued on next page) CITYWIDE LICENSING CENTER – DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE – 42 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, NY 10004 SECTION D – MAILING ADDRESS, IF DIFFERENT FROM PERMITTED/LICENSED ESTABLISHMENT’S ADDRESS (INCLUDE APARTMENT #, PO BOX #)
To find out how to apply for or renew a permit, visit Food Establishment Permits. Services Offered: Information about compliance with health code regulations. Food safety. Letter grading. Smoke free air act. Menu posting requirements (calorie labeling, sodium warning) Consultative inspections.
- Requirements For Outdoor Dining Setups
- Pest Prevention
- Sodium and Calorie Labeling
- Additional Resources
- Food Safety Videos
If you plan to participate in the new Dining Out NYCprogram, review these requirements to make sure your outdoor dining setup is successful: 1. If your restaurant has 20 or more seats, including both indoor and outdoor seats, you must have a customer bathroom. 2. You may not allow smoking or vaping of any substance in any part of your outdoor dinin...
How to Reduce Pests When Offering Outdoor Dining (PDF, September 22) Other Languages: Español | Русский | 简体中文 | 繁體中文 | Kreyòl ayisyen | 한국어 | বাংলা | Italiano | Polski | ײִדיש | العربية | Français...Best Practices for Pest Proofing Food Service Establishments (PDF) Other Languages: Español | 繁體中文 | 简体中文 | বাংলা | العربيةCalorie Labeling Guidance for Food Service Establishments (PDF) Other Languages: Español | বাংলা | 中文 | 简化字For calorie labeling guidance for chain food retailers, visit the Department of Consumer Affairs’ websiteand search “Calorie Labeling.”Consultative Inspections for New Food Service Establishments (PDF) Other Languages: 繁體中文 | 한국어 | Español | Русский | Kreyòl ayisyenFood Service Establishments: Hand-washing Sinks
If you prepare food, you must have a separate hand washing station near each place you prepare food and in each restroom. Learn what your business needs to know about placing and using hand-washing sinks.
Food Service Establishments: Keeping Food Safe by Keeping Track of Time
If you serve food to customers, it is important to monitor the food’s temperature and the time held at room temperature to ensure it is safe to serve. Learn what your business needs to know about holding food safely before serving.
If you wish to open earlier than 22 days after submitting your permit application, call (212) 676-1600 to schedule a pre-operational inspection. A Food Protection Certificate holder. A Food Protection Certificate holder must be on site during all hours of operation to supervise food and drink preparation.
NYC Health License and Permit System. Table of Contents. Introduction. Register Account. Log In. Link Existing License. Renew License. Pay Violations. Apply New License--License Types--Work Address--Contacts--Additional Information--Upload Documents--Review--Payments--Confirmation. Save Resume Later. Amendments. Search Records. Manage Account ...
Permits and Licenses. In-person submissions are by appointment only. Customers are encouraged to submit new applications and renewals online or by mail if applicable. Permits and licenses cannot be renewed until all outstanding fines have been paid.
