What is the procedure for opening a food service facility?
The procedure for opening a food service facility and the permits, fees and inspections required will depend upon the type and size of the facility that you are opening. For specific requirements, call the Environmental Health Services Division of the Dutchess County Department of Health at (845) 486-3404 and ask to speak with the Public Health Sanitarian for the municipality in which the facility will be located. Click Here to access a table of fees for various types and sizes of permitted facilities.