Food Service Guidelines

The following information is meant to assist those who are considering opening a restaurant in Washtenaw County, and those who are currently operating a restaurant in Washtenaw County. Please contact the Department of Planning & Environment at (734) 222-3800 if you have specific questions related to your establishment. 

Licensing Information:

• Opening/Purchasing a Restaurant in Washtenaw County
• Food Service Plan Review
• Food Service License Application
• Food Service License Fees
• Temporary Food Service Licensing

Regulations:

• Washtenaw County Food Code Enforcement Procedures
• 2005 FDA Food Code
• Michigan Food Law of 2000
• Restaurant Smoking Regulation

Resources:

• Online Restaurant Inspection Reports
• ServSafe® Classes
• Subscribe/Unsubscribe to Online Food Safety Updates
• Food (Safety) for Thought Newsletter
• Educational Materials for Restaurants
• Employee Health Forms
• Special Transitory Food Unit (STFU) Intent to Serve Form
• Food Security
• Norovirus Clean-up Guidelines
• HACCP: Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point