Restaurant 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 Environmental Health Division 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 - View our Temporary Food Vendor Training video!

Regulations:

• Washtenaw County Food Code Enforcement Procedures
• 2005 FDA Food Code
• Michigan Food Law of 2000
• Smoke-Free Law - Link to information on Michigan's new law regarding smoking in bars and restaurants. There is also a Smoke Free Law Information line, available at 1-866-59SMOKE or 1-866-597-6653.

Resources:

• Online Restaurant Inspection Reports
• ServSafe Classes
• Emergency Action Plans for Retail Food Establishments
• Subscribe/Unsubscribe to Online Food Safety Updates
• Food (Safety) for Thought Newsletter
• Educational Materials for Restaurants
• Employee Health Forms
• Influenza (Seasonal Flu and H1N1) Information for Food Service Establishments
• Special Transitory Food Unit (STFU) Intent to Serve Form
• Mobile Food Service Establishment Commissary Verification Form
• Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG)
• Buying Local - Approved Food Sources for Food Establishments
• Food Defense and Emergency Response
• Norovirus Clean-up Guidelines
• HACCP: Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point
• Conserve - Website sponsored by the National Restaurant Association aimed at assisting restaurants in saving money and helping the environment.