Please be advised that this is a
GENERIC listing of minimum requirements for a food facility. A facility layout and plan review is required
PRIOR to construction. For additional information, please refer to the
CT DPH website for Food Regulations 19-13-B42.
- Toilet facilities: required for all food establishments, including retail operations. However, if seating is offered you must provide separate facilities for male/female if 16 or more seats are proposed (must be handicap accessible).
- Separate hand sink required in all areas of food preparation, dispensing and warewashing areas.
- Dishwashing: 3 bay with 2 drainboards; or 1 drain 24" drain board with wire rack; commercial machine with sanitizing cycle.
- All equipment must be commercial grade.
- Al areas in food preparation, toilets and warewashing must be non-absorbent, easily cleanable, smooth and durable.
- Qualified Food Operator required for service of all HOT food items (CLASS 3 & 4).
- Separate food prep with indirect drain line for all facilities preparing large volumes of food.
- A grease trap is required for all establishments preparing/serving food.
- A separate Baking License is required for ALL types of bread and cake mixing, including pizza dough. Contact the CT Dept of Consumer Protection at (860) 713-6160 for more information.
Please consult with Health Department staff for any specific facility needs.