Onondaga County, NY · Onondaga County
Food Service Establishment Permit Application
Food service operators submit this application to Onondaga County to request a permit to operate an establishment such as a restaurant, bakery, or delicatessen.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Onondaga County · Onondaga County, Onondaga County, New York
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- onondaga.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
Use this application to request a permit to operate a food service establishment in Onondaga County. The form says to submit it at least 21 days before the anticipated opening and lists required supporting documents, including business records, insurance or exemption certificates, and a facility sketch. It also asks for establishment and owner details, operating information, seating capacity, and the applicable fee.
Who needs it
An owner or applicant planning to operate a new or existing food service establishment in Onondaga County needs to submit this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application at least 21 days before opening to the Food Protection Section, Onondaga County Health Department, 421 Montgomery Street, 12th Floor, Syracuse, NY 13202. The form lists check, phone credit card, and online payment options.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and prints their name, and the document does not require a notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Food Service Establishment Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete the Application
Provide establishment and owner details, opening date, operating information, seating capacity, and permit fee information.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Include the listed business records, insurance certificates or exemption certificate, and a sketch showing the facility layout and fixtures.
- 4
Submit to the County
Submit the application and required materials at least 21 days before opening to the Food Protection Section at the address on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Food Service Establishment Permit Application?
- No. The application has a signature line but no notary block, and the document does not require a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Food Service Establishment Permit Application?
- Submit it at least 21 days before the anticipated opening to the Food Protection Section at 421 Montgomery Street, 12th Floor, Syracuse, NY 13202. The form lists payment by check, phone credit card, or online.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The form lists a business certificate or corporate filing receipt with officer information, workers’ compensation and disability insurance certificates or a CE-200 exemption certificate, and a sketch of the facility layout.
- Is an inspection required before opening?
- Yes. The document states that an opening inspection is required before the facility opens and that the county will request a plumbing inspection after the application steps are completed.