Health Regulations for Restaurants in Vermont
Poultry Inspection Exemption Requirements
Act No. 38 became law on May 21, 2007. Among other things, the law allows Vermont-licensed restaurants to serve uninspected poultry under certain conditions.
- Form (pdf)
- Instructions (pdf)
Listing of establishments selling uninspected poultry
- American Flatbread, Waitsfield, VT
- Olives Bistro, 1056 Mountain Road, Stowe
Health Department Regulations
For Food Service Establishments
Vermont Law Regarding Food Establishments
Application for License to Operate a Restaurant
This two-page 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.
Sample Department of Health Food Service Establishment Inspection Report
- This form is in MS Exel spreadsheet format.
- 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.
All Employees Must Wash Hands Before Returning to Work
Poster: All Employees Must Wash Hands Before Returning to Work
Sample of poster required to be displayed in the lavatories of every food and food-service establishment; outlines proper handwashing techniques.
Smoking Regulations
Guide to Vermont Laws Regulating Smoking in the Workplace & in Public Places
Food Safety Fact Sheet
Includes information on the prevention of food poisoning, including cleanliness, food contamination, and cooking and refrigeration guidelines.