General Information
The Environmental Health Section is responsible for safeguarding the health of Nevada residents and visitors by preventing avoidable death and disease.
Thinking About Opening a Food Establishment?
This is a brief overview of what is involved in opening a food establishment. This is not comprehensive and does not guarantee your establishment will be permitted. This page only highlights the steps involved for opening a food establishment. For more information please contact your local field office. See right column under "Office Locations" or "Staff."
Its as easy as 1, 2, 3....
STEP 1: CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE REGULATORY AGENCY
STEP 2: APPLY ON LINE AND SUBMIT ALL DOCUMENTATION
New or Extensive Remodel
It is recommended that the Plan Review Application be submitted to the department thirty days before construction or commencement/restart of operations.
- CHECKLIST OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (All documents must be submitted on line)
- Apply on-line and pay applicable fees
- Submit, Plan Review Application Food Safety (Part A)
- Submit, Plan Review Application Building Specifications (Part B)
- Submit, Menu
- Submit, Plan drawn to sale of food establishment
- Submit, Equipment specification sheets
- Submit, Food Manager Certifications(s)
- Submit, Employee Illness Policy (See NAC 446.054-058)
Change of Ownership
If the food establishment is currently permitted, operating, and there will not be significant menu changes then the following will need to be submitted
- CHECKLIST OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (All documents must be submitted on line)
- Apply on-line and pay applicable fees
- Submit, Plan Review Application Food Safety (Part A)
- Submit, Copy of the menu
- Submit, Certified Food Manager Document(s)
STEP 3: PASS INSPECTION AND RECEIVE WRITTEN APPROVAL FOR OPERATION
It is recommended that you call at least 10 working days before you plan to open.
Guides and Applications
- For Plan Review Flow Chart, Plan Review Construction Guide, Plan Review Application (Part A), Plan Review Building Specifications (Part B), See Forms (Right Column)
Meat Processing
As of August 18, 2015 - The Nevada Department of Agriculture became the Regulatory Authority for meat processing, custom slaughter, wholesale meat processing and/or distributing and poultry processing. Retail meat counters are not included in this group. Please contact the Animal Industry Permit Desk at the Nevada Department of Agriculture for inquires and questions. Phone: (775) 353-3718.