Food Establishment Plan Review Packet
Food Establishment Permit Application
Fee Schedule
Overview
Any person wishing to distribute food in Asotin County must obtain a permit to operate issued by Asotin County Public Health District.
This includes:
Asotin County Public Health District's Food Safety program protects public health by working with the food service industry and community to prevent food-borne illness. This includes food establishment plan review and/or pre-occupancy inspections of new or remodeled food establishments, as well as food safety consultations for permitted establishments.
This includes:
- New Establishments
- Remodeled Establishments
- Change of Ownership
- Donated Food Distributions
- Temporary Events
- Community and Charity Events
Asotin County Public Health District's Food Safety program protects public health by working with the food service industry and community to prevent food-borne illness. This includes food establishment plan review and/or pre-occupancy inspections of new or remodeled food establishments, as well as food safety consultations for permitted establishments.
Plan Review Process
1. Submit Plans
Submit the completed Plan Review Packet to Asotin County Public Health (ACPH) before construction begins and at least 14 days before projected date of opening. Be sure all the required items listed on the Food Establishment Plan Review Checklist are included, along with the initial non-refundable Plan Review start fee of $60.00. Plan reviews are $60.00/hour. Applications will not be accepted unless all items on the checklist are complete and submitted together.
2. Wait for approval
Our goal is to send you a response letter within 30 days, informing you that either the project is approved and meets state and local codes, or that additional information or changes are needed before approval can be given. To avoid costly mistakes, do not purchase equipment or begin construction until you have ACPH written approval.
3. Pass inspection
Once your project is complete, contact the Environmental Health Specialist to schedule a pre-operational inspection 3-7 days prior to opening, which will allow ACPH to verify that the establishment meets all state and local codes and matches the approved plans.
4. Pay for permit
Once you have passed the pre-operational inspection, submit the Annual Operating Permit Application, additional plan review fees, and re-inspection fees if applicable. A facility may be required to obtain multiple permits from other agencies. Once you have received approval from all other applicable agencies, such as local building inspection and/or fire marshal inspection, you are approved to operate your food business. Operating permits expire January 31 of each year. As a courtesy we strive to send reminders annually, but it is the responsibility of the FSE owner to renew their permit.
Submit the completed Plan Review Packet to Asotin County Public Health (ACPH) before construction begins and at least 14 days before projected date of opening. Be sure all the required items listed on the Food Establishment Plan Review Checklist are included, along with the initial non-refundable Plan Review start fee of $60.00. Plan reviews are $60.00/hour. Applications will not be accepted unless all items on the checklist are complete and submitted together.
2. Wait for approval
Our goal is to send you a response letter within 30 days, informing you that either the project is approved and meets state and local codes, or that additional information or changes are needed before approval can be given. To avoid costly mistakes, do not purchase equipment or begin construction until you have ACPH written approval.
3. Pass inspection
Once your project is complete, contact the Environmental Health Specialist to schedule a pre-operational inspection 3-7 days prior to opening, which will allow ACPH to verify that the establishment meets all state and local codes and matches the approved plans.
4. Pay for permit
Once you have passed the pre-operational inspection, submit the Annual Operating Permit Application, additional plan review fees, and re-inspection fees if applicable. A facility may be required to obtain multiple permits from other agencies. Once you have received approval from all other applicable agencies, such as local building inspection and/or fire marshal inspection, you are approved to operate your food business. Operating permits expire January 31 of each year. As a courtesy we strive to send reminders annually, but it is the responsibility of the FSE owner to renew their permit.
New Establishments:
Submit plans to Asotin County Health District before construction begins!
Any person wishing to serve or distribute food in Asotin County must obtain approval or a permit to operate issued by the Asotin County Public Health District (ACPH). For new establishments, permit applications must be submitted at least fourteen days prior to the projected date of opening or risk a penalty fee.
Food establishment plan reviews and pre-opening inspections ensure compliance with food code requirements. Prior to construction or remodeling, food establishments must submit detailed design plans, equipment specifications, and a menu with detailed food preparation steps to the health district for approval. Once construction is complete, a pre-opening inspection is conducted to verify the establishment has been constructed per the approved plans and all plan review approval requirements have been met.
Select the appropriate plan review packet below based on the type of food establishment operation you are proposing.
Food establishment plan reviews and pre-opening inspections ensure compliance with food code requirements. Prior to construction or remodeling, food establishments must submit detailed design plans, equipment specifications, and a menu with detailed food preparation steps to the health district for approval. Once construction is complete, a pre-opening inspection is conducted to verify the establishment has been constructed per the approved plans and all plan review approval requirements have been met.
Select the appropriate plan review packet below based on the type of food establishment operation you are proposing.
- Plan Review Checklist
- Food Establishment Plan Review Packet (pdf)
- Food Establishment Permit Application (pdf)
- STEP 1- Mobile Unit Plan Review Packet (pdf)
- STEP 2-Mobile Food Unit Application
- STEP 3- Commissary Agreement
- Include with your paperwork- Fee Schedule
Donated Food Distribution Organizations (DFDO)
Food Rescues or Share Pantry
You may not need a food permit if you are using ONLY exempt food. It is your responsibility to know if you are exempt. Contact the health district at 509.243.3344 if you have any questions.
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