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Food Service Operators

Free Food Safety Workshops

Join us at a free food safety workshop where you will have an opportunity to:

  • Learn about Active Managerial Control
  • Review NYC Health Department resources and services
  • Receive an inspection history report
  • Talk with Health Department representatives

Fill out this form to register. If attending an in-person workshop, make sure to record which session you selected.

In-Person Workshops

Representatives from City and State agencies involved in food service regulations will be available to talk to during check-in.

Tuesday, October 20

  • Check-in: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
    Workshop: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Queens Borough Hall
    Room 200
    120-55 Queens Boulevard, Queens

Thursday, October 22 (rescheduled from October 14)

  • Check-in: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
    Workshop: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Staten Island Borough Hall
    10 Richmond Terrace (entrance at Stuyvesant and Hyatt Streets), Staten Island

Monday, October 26

  • Check-in: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
    Workshop: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • David N. Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building
    Mezzanine
    1 Centre Street, Manhattan

Virtual Workshop

Wednesday, November 17

  • 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Log-in information will be sent to the email address provided during registration.

Whether you work in a restaurant, soup kitchen or other food service establishment, the Health Department has important information about operating a clean, safe, healthy and legal business. Use the links provided on the left to find the guidance and information you need.

Business Owner's Bill of Rights

Customer Service Office

The Customer Service Office for food establishments, temporary food service establishments and mobile food vendors is open to walk-ins and by appointment.

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. 4 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Location: 125 Worth Street, Room 1020, Manhattan

To schedule an appointment:

New or renewal permitting services are not offered at this location. To find out how to apply for or renew a permit, visit Food Establishment Permits.

Services Offered:

  • Information about compliance with health code regulations
    • Food safety
    • Letter grading
    • Smoke free air act
    • Menu posting requirements (calorie labeling, sodium warning)
    • Consultative inspections
  • Guidance regarding applying for or renewing a permit or license
  • Reopening guidance and recommendations
  • Plan review
  • Replace a letter grade card
  • Provide required signs, posters and other educational materials
  • Review and approval of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) plans
  • Provide inspection history reports
  • Meet with Ombudsperson (by appointment only)

Update Contact Information for Your Food Service Establishment Permit

You must ensure that the Health Department has your current mailing address and email address on file. We will use these addresses for official communication about your permit or license.

Food service establishments can update contact information, including email addresses, by completing and submitting an Amendment Form for a Health Department Permit or License. You can also update your contact information when you renew your permit online at nyc.gov/dohmhpermits.

Inspection History Report of Repeat Violations for Your Restaurant

Operators may request a 3-year inspection history report for their food service establishment. The report includes a list of your establishment’s repeat violations and information about how they can be avoided.

Food Safety Workshop Presentations

Additional Resources