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Health Department
Health and Community Services
43525 Elizabeth Road, Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 469-5235

Food Service Plan Review

Food Service permit applicants and permit holders are required to submit the necessary documents to the health department for review and approval before construction or remodeling begins. The plan review process helps establishments save time and money by ensuring they will comply with current code and regulatory requirements. All establishments undergoing the plan review process must be inspected and approved by this Department prior to operation. Most food service operations are required to have a certified food manager before opening. Please note that plan review submittal instructions are included with the fee information of each category listed. Printed copies of materials can be picked up at our main health department location at 43525 Elizabeth Road in Mt. Clemens.

 

New Construction of a Food Service Establishment

Before construction of a new food service establishment begins, the permit applicant shall submit the following:

 

Remodel of an Existing Food Service Establishment

Before work to remodel the food preparation, food handling, and food storage areas of an existing food service establishment begins or before changing any equipment, the permit holder shall submit the following:

 

Extended Vacancy

Food service establishment has been closed six (6) months or longer and there are no changes to the layout or flow of the facility. The new owner must submit:

                                

Site Review

A site review may be required for the installation of a piece of equipment that is more involved. Examples include the installation of a dishmachine or the replacement of hot water tank for a tankless hot water system.  The permit holder must submit:

 

Special Transitory Food Unit (STFU) / Mobile Food Establishment

An STFU is defined as a temporary food establishment that is licensed to operate throughout the state without the 14-day limits or a mobile food establishment that is not required to return to a commissary.  A mobile is defined as a food establishment operating from a vehicle, including a watercraft, that returns to a mobile food establishment commissary for servicing and maintenance at least once every 24 hours. Food trucks will be licensed as one of these two options based on their operations. The applicant must submit the following:

 

All establishments undergoing the Plan Review process must be inspected and approved by this Department prior to operation.

For a Fee Schedule, click here.

Questions?

If you have any questions, call us at 586-469-5236, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. or E-mail us now.

Other Resources

Michigan Department of Agriculture - Plan Review Resources