Health Regulations for Vermont Restaurants and Food Service Establishments
Health Regulations and Vermont Law
Health Department Regulations
- For Food Service Establishments
- Guide to Health Department Rules Regulating Food & Lodging Establishments
Vermont Statute
Smoking Laws
Application and Inspections
- Application for License to Operate a Restaurant
This application is a requirement for anyone seeking a license for a new or previously licensed establishment, and for current license holders seeking to renew their license.
- Food Service Establishment Inspection Report
Outlines criteria used to evaluate food-service establishments, including the sources and protection of food, employee cleanliness, food equipment and utensils and water, sewage and plumbing systems.
Poultry Inspection Exemption Requirements
Vermont-licensed restaurants to serve uninspected poultry under certain conditions.6 V.S.A. § 3312
Resources
Employees Must Wash Hands Before Returning to Work
This poster is required to be displayed in the lavatories of every food and food-service establishment. The graphics outline proper handwashing techniques.
Food Safety Fact Sheet
Food Safety Facts
Includes information on the prevention of food poisoning, including cleanliness, food contamination, and cooking and refrigeration guidelines.