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FOOD TENANT PLANS
FOOD TENANTS
Please read the Tenant Handbook for important information before preparing your tenant improvement plans for plan review.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
All submittals and questions regarding Food related items should be directed to:
County of Montgomery Health Department Pottstown Health Center
364 King Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
PHONE 610.970.5040
FAX 610.970.5048
For further information regarding the Montgomery County Health Department, please visit their website at: http://health.montcopa.org/health.
For Health Department permit applications and licenses, please refer to the pages in this
Handbook or to the Montgomery County Health Department website for updated forms and/or codes:
Codes - The applicable codes are as follows:
1. The International Building Code (IBC), 2006 edition
2. The International Fire Code (IFC) , 2006 edition
3. The International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2006 edition
4. The International Plumbing Code (IPC), 2006 edition
5. The International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), 2006 edition
6. The International Electrical Code (IEC), 2006 edition
7. The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), 2006 edition
8. Americans with Disabilities Act and all local and state codes
9. State and local food establishment codes
Including but not limited to Montgomery County Public Health Code*
10. Food Service Equipment to be: NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) Approved
* For the Montgomery County Public Health Code, please use the “Montgomery County HD Code”
provided on the project website.
It is the facility owner and/or operator’s responsibility to confirm all requirements with the Health
Department.
Please be aware hoods in the paths of egress must have a 6’-8” head clearance!
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LICENSE
All food tenant owners must apply for a license, specific to this project, even if you already hold a license in Montgomery County.
Also, all food tenant suites must have a Certified Food Sanitation Manager, certified by the
Montgomery County Health Department.
PLAN REVIEW AND PERMIT
If you prepare and/or serve food, your plans must be submitted to the Health Department as well as to the Building Department. Plan reviews for Food Tenants may take longer. Please plan accordingly!
It is recommended that you submit to the Landlord and Health Department at the same time you submit for Building review.
Building Department submittal: See information in Tenant Handbook. Building Plan review could take up to 6 weeks to be completed.
Health Department submittal: Submit one (1) set of store layout plans and an equipment specification package separately to the Montgomery County Health Department, Pottstown Health Center, for Health review: Health Department Plan review could take up to 6 weeks to be completed.
Incomplete applications will be returned and will delay processing time/issuance of license and permit! Completed “License Application”, License Fee, completed “Application for Food Establishment Plan Review” with plans and specifications, and plan review fee MUST all be provided at time of submission.
USE PROVIDED SCHEDULES IN APPLICATION
FYI Food tenants generally fall into one of 3 types for this project:
A- Food prepared, served and eaten on Premises: All restaurants, Food Court tenants, and all locations with seating (indoor or outdoor)
B- Take-out service ONLY: Take out foods such as candy, chocolate, pretzels, ice cream, etc. with no seating
E- Mobile Food Vendor: Food carts at Food Court
Please confirm type prior to submittal.
Landlord submittal: Submit four (4) bond sets of prints and an electronic file for the plan/review approval process. The Landlord must approve tenant plans, color material boards, and equipment specification package prior to the start of Tenant construction.
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PLAN REVIEW CHECKLIST
Items needed from Architect / Design Company:
1. The following drawings and information will be needed for Health review:
a. Scaled 2-D drawings (looking down) showing:
i. food preparation areas ii. food storage areas
iii. all sinks
iv. dishwashing areas
v. food service equipment
vi. garbage/refuse/recycling areas vii. employee storage location
viii. employee restrooms
Note: Provide a drawing showing locations of toilets within premises or closest location to a common area toilet.
ix. All exhaust fans, compressors, HVAC, etc. for Building Department and Landlord review
b. Elevation drawings (standing in front of equipment); especially for food shields. c. Equipment Schedules
d. Floor, wall, ceiling, counter finishes
e. Floor/wall junctures and coving specs f. Floor slopes and drains
g. Beverage system materials and method of installation h. A written summary description of operation:
i. Menu (to judge what type of equipment is necessary)
ii. Food transportation procedures
iii. Food preparation processes (thawing, cooling, cutting, etc.)
iv. Number of meals between deliveries (to estimate dry and cold storage)
v. Seating count
vi. Number of employees
vii. Days and hours of operation
viii. Types of dishes used (glass or single-service)
ix. Types of service (self, walk-up, dine in, take out only, catering only, prepackaged foods only, etc.)
x. Cleaning schedule
2. If you prepare and/or serve food (including product samples or cookware demonstrations), a grease interceptor will be required. Tenant to tie into Center’s grease waste line, if existing, or provide an individual in-ground grease interceptor, run through floor sink and sized to the 3 compartment sink being used for cleaning kitchen ware.
3. The method of plan shipment is up to the architect/owner, but no faxing of bulk plans. Faxes and email may be requested during the process for simple issues.
4. All tenant plans must be signed and sealed by a State of Pennsylvania licensed architect and engineer. Please have your architect/engineer verify all current codes.
5. Initial review time may take up to 6 weeks. Architect /owner will be contacted with any questions, and then provide a written letter of approval for plans.
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Items to be aware of:
• Air gaps must be per the drawing provided in the Permit application. Both Building
Department and Health Department will be inspecting air gaps.
• Food service equipment must be able to maintain all required temperatures, cold (41 F) or hot
(140F).
• Floor drains and floor sinks to be flush with surrounding tile or flooring surfaces.
• A cleanable surface tile or ceiling is required over all food preparation areas.
• Lighting above all food preparation areas to be shielded.
• A mop sink is required with nonabsorbent walls.
• Door sweep/weather stripping will be required at all doors for pest control. No light may show between threshold and door. Door sweeps must be of professional quality and on the interior side of door unless required otherwise by local jurisdiction.
• In designing your suite, take into account any special sealant requirements that may occur between equipment and surfaces. Also any required spacing per health codes, building codes, and local jurisdiction.
• Provide a location for employees to store personal items, either lockers or a designated shelf, away from food preparation areas.
• All systems must be operational prior to final inspections for Health, Fire, and final Building inspections.
INSPECTIONS
You must have approval from Montgomery County Health Department PRIOR to beginning work.
Allow for up to one (1) week for Health Department inspections.
The Limerick Township will be reviewing and inspecting all architectural and MEP items, such as Type
1 Fire Suppression system, hoods, plumbing, etc. Please make certain you have all plans fully labeled and all items completed prior to inspections.
Both the Limerick Township and the Montgomery County Health Department will be reviewing and inspecting all air gaps. For air gaps, follow the criteria set forth in the Health Department’s guidelines and all applicable codes.
Montgomery County Health Department will review all health related items.
ALL CHEMICAL TEST KITS MUST BE PROVIDED BY TENANT AT TIME OF HEALTH INSPECTIONS!!!! Test kit must correspond to sanitizer.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Norristown Health Center
1430 DeKalb Street, PO Box 311
Norristown, PA 19404-0311
610-278-5117
Fax: 610-278-5167
Pottstown Health Center
364 King Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
610-970-5040
Fax: 610-970-5048
Eastern Court House Annex
102 York Road, Suite 401
Willow Grove, PA 19090
215-784-5415
Fax: 215-784-5524
LICENSE APPLICATION
TO OPERATE A FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT
Please check 3 application status and PRINT all applicable information. Incomplete applications will be returned and will delay processing time/issuance of license.
‘ Initial Application ‘ Change of Ownership ‘ License Renewal License Number:
Type of License (check 3 one):
‘A / Food prepared, served and eaten on premises / ‘CC / Retail food having take-out or sit-down dining‘AA / Food prepared, eaten on premises with retail / ‘D / Commissary (caterer)
‘B / Take-out service ONLY / ‘E / Mobile Food Vendor
‘BB / Bakery ONLY / ‘F / Non-Profit Charitable
‘C / Retail food (drug stores, mini marts, etc.) / ‘NLS / School Cafeterias (not serviced by an outside vendor)
Name of Establishment:
Address of Establishment:
(street address, city, state, and zipcode)
Municipality: / Phone Number:
Former Name:
(if this application is a change of ownership)
Trade/Corporation Name:
Number of Seats: / Square Footage of Establishment:
(establishments with retail sales)
Mailing Address:
(if different from establishment address)
Owner Name: / Owner Phone Number:
Owner Address:
Does facility have a cigarette vending machine? ‘ Yes ‘ No *Sit-down dining only
*Does facility permit smoking? ‘ Yes ‘ No *If yes, does facility have a separate smoking section? ‘ Yes ‘ No
OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Approved by: / New License
Expiration Date:
Application fee $ See reverse side for fee schedule. Fee MUST be filed with application. All checks and money orders are to be made payable to the TREASURER OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
Application is hereby made for license to operate a food service establishment in Montgomery County. By signing this application, you certify that the facts set forth on this application are true and correct, understanding that the submission of false or misleading information is grounds for suspension or revocation of license. Also, you agree that the establishment will comply with the Montgomery County Public Health Code. You indicate that you have complied with applicable provisions of Act 62 of 1992, which requires any person applying for a food establishment license in the Commonwealth to apply for a sales and use tax license or exemption certificate from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue.
Print name of owner/authorized agent Signature of owner/authorized agent Title
***Please send the completed application along with the proper remittance to the above checked office.***
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FEE SCHEDULE
A. LICENSETYPE / DESCRIPTION / FEE
A / EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS (sit-down dining)
Establishments with up to 49 seats / $170.00
Establishments with 50 to 199 seats / $230.00
Establishments with 200 or more seats / $290.00
AA / EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS WITH RETAIL SALES / Applicable retail fee PLUS eating and drinking establishment fee
(A + C)
B / TAKE-OUT FACILITIES (no seating) / $170.00
BB / BAKERY ONLY / $115.00
C / RETAIL FOOD FACILITIES (e.g. – drug stores, mini marts, convenience stores, etc.)
1,500 or less square feet / $80.00
1,501 to 2,500 square feet / $215.00
2,501 to 5,000 square feet / $240.00
5,001 to 7,500 square feet / $270.00
7,501 to 10,000 square feet / $330.00
10,001 to 15,000 square feet / $385.00
15,001 square feet and over / $455.00
CC / RETAIL FOOD HAVING TAKE-OUT OR SIT-DOWN DINING / Applicable retail license fee PLUS
$170.00
(C + $170.00)
D / COMMISSARIES (including caterers) / $230.00
E / MOBILE FOOD VENDORS (per vehicle) / $115.00
F / NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE OPERATION / $40.00
NLS / NON-LICENSED SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS / No Fee
DUPLICATE FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT LICENSES / $30.00
Effective 1/1/05
*Please note that failure to provide all required information may delay plan approval and/or license approval for the establishment.
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Form: Plan Review Packet
MONTGOMERY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Norristown Health Center
1430 DeKalb Street, PO Box 311
Norristown, PA 19404-0311
610-278-5117
Fax: 610-278-5167
Pottstown Health Center
364 King Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
610-970-5040
Fax: 610-970-5048
Eastern Court House Annex
102 York Road, Suite 401
Willow Grove, PA 19090
215-784-5415
Fax: 215-784-5524
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL FIELD SERVICES Application For Food Establishment Plan Review
The Montgomery County Public Health Code (MCPHC) Section 4-35a requires that all food establishments have a valid permit issued by the Montgomery County Health Department (MCHD) in order to operate. No food may be prepared or served before MCHD conducts a pre-opening inspection and grants approval to operate [(MCPHC Sec. 4-35c(i)]. Application for licensure and plan review must be made at least 30 days prior to the date planned for opening [(MCPHC Sec. 4-35b(ii)]. Properly prepared plans and specifications are to be submitted to MCHD for review and approval before construction, remodeling, or conversion of an existing structure for use as a food establishment [(MCPHC Sec. 4-34a(i)].
Establishment Construction Information:
(Check one)
New
Remodel
Conversion of an existing structure for use as a food establishment
Name of Establishment:Address of Establishment:
Municipality (Twp./Boro.):
Owner’s Name: / Phone Number:
Owner’s Mailing Address:
Name of Responsible Agent
(if other than owner): / Title:
Phone Number:
Completed food establishment license application & fee enclosed?
(Check one) Yes No
Plan Review Application Fees:
1. Plan review fee for a food establishment shall be $85.00.
2. Plan review fee for a retail food establishment (AA, C, and CC licenses only) shall be based upon the square footage of the establishment, according to the following schedule:
Retail food establishment size Fee
2000 sq. ft. or less $85.00
Each additional 200 sq. ft. or less $ 6.00
Example: A retail food establishment of 3250 sq. ft. would be required to submit
$127.00 for plan review.
3250 1250 ÷ 200 = 6.25
-2000 ($85) Round 6.25 up = 7
1250 7 X $6 = $42.00
$85 + $42 = $127.00
3. If the establishment is found not to be 100% complete at the scheduled final opening inspection, a fee of $115.00 shall be charged for each re-inspection thereafter. Payment must be received prior to re-scheduling any additional opening inspection.