Below please find various application forms and requirements as it relates to food service establishments which the Town of Colebrook Health Department oversees. Please remember that the Colebrook Health Department is run by the Farmington Valley Health District. We offer full service land use permitting where we handle the entire permitting process from beginning to end.
CT Public Health Code – Food Service Establishments
This document is the Connecticut Public Health Code as it relates to Food Service Establishments.
Colebrook Health Department Food Service Establishment Regulations
This document is a must read for anyone proposing a food service establishment. These are the applicable Regulations that must be followed in order to be approved by the Farmington Valley Health District for a Food Service Establishment.
Colebrook Health Department Food Service Establishment Frequently Asked Questions
This documents provide answers to frequently asked questions as it relates to opening a food service establishment in the Town of Colebrook.
Colebrook Health Department Annual Food Service Permit
This document must be filled out by anyone who is proposing or has a food service establishment.
Colebrook Health Department Food Service Establishment Plan Review Application
The Farmington Valley Health District requires that all plans for proposed food service operations be submitted to their office for review. This helps ensure that the proposed equipment, the layout, menu, and floor/wall finishes meets public health code requirements before the start of construction. This is the actual application that you must fill out.
Colebrook Health Department Food Service Establishment Plan Review Guidelines
It is important that you fully read and understand this document prior to applying for a food service establishment. By following these guidelines as close as possible you will ensure that your plans for your food service establishment have a greater likelihood of getting approved more quickly as you will be providing plans for review that meet the requirements of the Farmington Valley Health District.
Colebrook Health Department Food Service Establishment Plan Review Guidelines
It is important that you fully read and understand this document prior to applying for a food service establishment. By following these guidelines as close as possible you will ensure that your plans for your food service establishment have a greater likelihood of getting approved more quickly as you will be providing plans for review that meet of the applicable health code regulations.
Colebrook Health Department Compliance Guide for Temporary Food Service Events
This document is a compliance guide provided by the Connecticut Department of Public Health which provides a detailed examination of how a temporary food service event can maintain compliant with all applicable health code regulations.
Colebrook Health Department Qualified Food Operator Knowledge Statement
This signed statement must be provided by the owner of a Food Service Establishment to confirm that their Qualified Food Operator (QFO) has demonstrated that they have the knowledge necessary to act as a QFO in accordance with CT Department of Public Health Regulations.
Colebrook Health Department Alternate Qualified Food Operator Knowledge Statement
The owner or manager of the food service/catering food service establishment shall designate an alternate person to be in charge at all times when the qualified food operator cannot be present. The alternate person in charge shall be responsible for ensuring that all employees comply with the regulations and that foods are safely prepared; handling emergencies; admitting the inspector; and receiving and signing the inspection report.
A signed statement must be provided by the owner/operator of the food service or catering food service establishment (as applicable), attesting that the alternate person in charge has demonstrated knowledge of food safety. Click above for that document.
Colebrook Health Department Employee Training Record
The qualified food operator of each food service and catering food service establishment shall maintain written documentation of a training program, and training records of individual employees, and shall make these records available to the local health departments upon request. Training records shall be retained for the term of employment of all current food workers. This document is a template that the Qualified Food Operator can use.
Colebrook Health Department Food Service Establishment Application for Non-Profit Organizations
This application must be filled out and approved by anyone who is proposing a food service establishment that is a non-profit organization.
Colebrook Health Department Temporary Food Event Sponsor Form
This document must be filled out by anyone who is running a temporary food event. The sponsor must indicate all of the vendors so that the Farmington Valley Health District can ensure that all necessary Temporary Food Event Permits have been properly processed..
Colebrook Health Department Temporary Food Event Application
All vendors serving food and beverages to the public on a temporary basis are required to have a temporary food service permit. Temporary permits are valid for a maximum of two consecutive weeks at a cost of $50.00. There is no fee for volunteer or municipal nonprofit organizations such as church, civic club, fraternity and/or charitable groups or for food service establishments already licensed and inspected by the Farmington Valley Health District.
Colebrook Health Department Notification of Certified Farmer’s Market
This document must be filled out by anyone operating a farmer’s market in the Town of Colebrook.
Colebrook Health Department Seasonal Farmer’s Market Food Service Permit
This document must be filled out by anyone who is a vendor at a seasonal farmer’s market.
Colebrook Health Department Food Service Inspection Form
This is the inspection form filled out by the food service inspector when an inspection is performed of your food service establishment.
Colebrook Health Department Compliance Guide for Food Service Inspection Form
This document is a compliance guide provided by the Connecticut Department of Public Health which provides a detailed examination of how a food service inspector performs their detailed inspection of a food service establishment.
Colebrook Health Department Qualified Food Operator Responsibilities
This document details the responsibilities of a Qualified Food Operator per the Connecticut Public Health Code.
Colebrook Health Department Qualified Food Operator Exams & Course Offerings
This document lists all of the certified locations where you can go to be certified as a Qualified Food Operator along with their associated contact information.
Colebrook Health Department Food Service Establishment Water Registration Form
This form is to be used for food service establishments who will or do occupy a building with a well water system. This form is to be used during new food service establishment licensure and existing food service establishment re licensure. Sections A and B of this form are to be completed by the food service establishment applicant, and returned to the respective Local Health Department for review and transmission to the Drinking Water Section of the Department of Public Health. Section B is to be completed by the Colebrook Health Department.
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