New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
He - Department of Health and Human Services
Subtitle He-P - Former Division of Public Health Services
Chapter He-P 2300 - SANITARY PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD
Part He-P 2304 - APPLICATION AND LICENSING PROCEDURE
Section He-P 2304.12 - Submission of Plans and Specifications for New or Remodeled Food Establishments

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules He-P 2304.12

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) A new applicant or a current license holder undergoing remodeling of a food establishment, shall submit a "Floor Plan Review Application" (PRAPP February 2024), to the department for review and approval, signed and dated by the applicant or the person who represents the applicant certifying the following:

"I certify that all information provided in or attached to this application is complete, accurate and up-to-date as of the date specified below. I further certify that there are no willful misrepresentations of the answers to questions herein, and that I have made no omissions with respect to any of my answers to the questions presented. I understand that it is my responsibility to immediately notify the Food Protection Section with regard to any changes, corrections or updates to the information provided."

(b) In addition to submitting a completed application in (a) above, an applicant or license holder shall provide the following with the application:

(1) A proposed menu or list of food and beverages to be offered; and

(2) A copy of the plans and specifications for the food establishment, unless exempt under (d) below, to include:

a. Location of all food equipment which clearly identifies the piece of equipment;

b. Location of food preparation areas;

c. Location of all refrigeration, which shall be commercial grade refrigeration only;

d. Location of all sinks including handwashing, food preparation, three compartment and service sinks;

e. Location of toilet facilities and restrooms;

f. Location of warewashing areas;

g. Location of serving and seating areas;

h. Location of changing rooms;

i. Location of janitorial and trash areas;

j. Location of office;

k. Location of storage areas; and

l. Location of any outside equipment of facilities.

(1) Constructing a new food establishment;

(2) Converting an existing structure for use as a food establishment;

(3) Remodeling a food establishment; or

(4) Relocating a food establishment when the relocation also involves (1), (2), or (3) above.

(d) The following shall be exempt from submitting a plan review application:

(1) Pushcarts;

(2) Homesteads;

(3) Retail stores with no food prep area;

(4) On-site vending machines serving TCS food;

(5) Sellers of prepackaged frozen USDA meat or poultry; and

(6) Bed and breakfasts.

(e) An applicant or licensee shall pay a fee of $75, submitted with the application, for each plan review application submitted.

(f) The department shall review plans for construction, renovation, or structural alterations of a food establishment for compliance with all applicable sections of RSA 143, RSA 143-A, and He-P 2300 and notify the applicant or licensee as to whether the plan complies with the requirements set forth therein.

#6722, eff 3-27-98; ss by #7893, eff 5-21-03; amd by #9857-A, eff 2-1-11, (paras (b)-(e)); amd by #9857-B, eff2-1-11, (para (a))

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