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CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP
When someone buys or sells a food service establishment, Environmental Health must be notified of the change in order to issue a permit to the new owner. This helps the division ensure that the new owner(s) of a food service business are familiar with safe food handling practices and state and local regulations.
Documents
All of the required forms and regulations are available online.
Printed Change of Ownership packets are also available from Environmental Health. Please contact the division for copies.
Fees
A technical assistance fee of $70.00 will be charged, as well as a prorated annual permit fee. Food service establishment annual operating fees are not transferable. New owners are required to pay the balance of annual operating fees for the fee year (July 1-June 30).
Notification
It is the responsibility of the buyer to submit the required paperwork and fees to Environmental Health. The seller is encouraged to notify the division as well, in case the buyer does not.
Additional Changes
Changing the establishment's name can be done at the same time as notification of a change in ownership, on the same form. New owners often change the menu, seating, equipment, or make other changes. These changes may require additional documents. Please also see our section on Change in Service.
Contact Environmental Health with questions or comments about the information on this page.
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