Opening a Food Establishment
New Construction
Example: I am building a new structure or renovating the interior of an existing building: moving walls, adding a bar, or complete kitchen demolition.
- New Construction, renovation, or conversion of a structure
- New Construction, renovation, or conversion of a structure (Spanish)
New Operation in Established Structure
Example: I am renting or purchasing a building that was previously permitted in St. Joseph County as a restaurant/grocery store/convenience store.
- New operation in a structure that was formerly a retail food establishment
- New operation in a structure that was formerly a retail food establishment (Spanish)
Taking on New Ownership
Example: I have purchased a restaurant/grocery store/convenience store from another individual and the establishment is currently open for business and operation.
- Taking new ownership of an operating food establishment
- Taking new ownership of an operating food establishment (Spanish)
Planning Guides
- Opening a Retail Food Establishment Planning Guide
- Opening a Retail Food Establishment Planning Guide (Spanish)
Mobile Food Truck
Example: I want to operate a mobile food truck in St. Joseph County