Virginia Health Department Food Services
Do you plan to operate a food service establishment?
Several types of businesses, including all of those engaged in food handling, are required to obtain approval from the local office of the Virginia Health Department and to have periodic inspections of their facilities in order to assure safe and sanitary operations within James City County. Permits are issued for restaurants, day care kitchens, school kitchens, catering operations, mobile food units, temporary food service events, and almost anytime food is prepared for, or served to, the public. Any alterations, change of ownership, or new construction will require inspection and approval by the local office of the Virginia Health Department. All facilities are required to meet the code of the “Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health, Commonwealth of Virginia, Governing Restaurants.”
Are you planning on building a new food service establishment, food market, or renovating a facility that was not previously a restaurant?
Contact the Williamsburg Area Environmental Health Office (757-253-4813) regarding your plans so that an Environmental Health Specialist may advise you of the requirements and prevent any unnecessary delays in processing your application to operate a food service establishment. Plans and specifications for the construction, remodeling, or renovation are required. There is currently no charge for the application or food service permit.
For more information on possible health department questions, contact the Williamsburg Area Environmental Health Office, Virginia Department of Health, 1126 Professional Drive, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, (757) 253-4813, Fax (757) 253-4285 or on the Internet: www.vdh.state.va.us
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