South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-25 - Retail Food Establishments
Chapter 61-25.8 - COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
Part 61-25.8-3 - PERMIT TO OPERATE
Section 61-25.8-302 - Application Procedure

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-25.8-302

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

8-302.11 Submission Thirty (30) Calendar Days Before Proposed Opening.

An applicant shall submit a complete application for a permit at least thirty (30) calendar days before the date planned for opening a retail food establishment except as specified in 8-303.20 (A)(1).

8-302.12 Form of Submission.

A person desiring to operate a retail food establishment shall submit to the Department a written application for a permit on a form provided by the Department.

8-302.13 Qualifications and Responsibilities of Applicants.

To qualify for a permit, an applicant shall:

(A) Be an owner of the proposed retail food establishment or an officer of the legal entity owning the proposed retail food establishment;

(B) Comply with the requirements of this regulation;

(C) As specified under 8-402.11, agree to allow access to the retail food establishment and to provide required information; and

(D) Pay the applicable Initial Permit/First Year Operational fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) plus the applicable annual inspection fee for the anticipated gross sales of food and food products as identified in the table in section 8-304.11(A)(3) at the time the application is submitted. The fee shall be paid prior to the issuance of the permit.

8-302.14 Contents of the Application.

(A) The following application documentation shall be submitted as part of the application process:
(1) A complete retail food establishment application and any applicable supplement form(s);

(2) Menu or list of foods to be served;

(3) Anticipated volume of food to be stored, prepared, and sold or served;

(4) Approval of variances;

(5) Verification of approved drinking water supply;

(6) Verification of approved method of sewage disposal;

(7) Documentation that the construction of this facility meets the standards set forth in this regulation and all other applicable regulations and codes;

(8) For new facilities, based on facility type, proposed layout, mechanical schematics, construction materials, and finish schedules to comply with the applicable sections of the regulation;

(9) For new facilities, based on facility type, proposed equipment types, manufacturers, model numbers, locations, dimensions, performance capacities, and installation specifications to comply with the applicable sections of the regulation;

(10) Documentation of completed training if required.

(B) Only when an application has been submitted, is considered complete, and the applicable inspection fee has been paid, may the applicant request a preoperational inspection for the proposed retail food establishment.

(C) If at any time during the preoperational inspection the information provided during the application process changes or is altered, the Department may require a new application to be submitted.

(D) The Department shall not issue a permit until the facility is in full compliance with the requirements of this regulation.

(E) The Department may deny a new permit based on past compliance or enforcement history.

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