State of Maine Regulations
The printable flyers below are provided by the State of Maine regarding food license inspections, lodging inspections and pool inspections. Please contact Amy Barkley Roy with any questions regarding health inspections.
New Food Establishment Information
How to get started:
Fill out & submit with payment the attached City Application (Alcohol, No Alcohol). The City contact is Karen Morrill: City Licensing Administrator 207-767-7628
Fill out & submit with payment the attached State Application. The State contact is: 207-287-5675
State Liquor Licenses, please contact 207-624-7220 or by emailing maineliquor@maine.gov
MDA License – ME Dept. of Agriculture. Michelle Newbegin: 207-287-3841
Draw a diagram of the facility, you will want to include: proposed table placement, bathroom facilities, kitchen setup, storage area(s), and waste disposal. Document on your diagram the proposed “flow of food” (from receiving, storage, prep to serving). Larger establishments may require a sealed architectural drawing.
Servsafe Certification: This is a mandatory certification that your establishment must have in order or proceed with your State licensing. CFPM Handout.docx (live.com)
Submit a Change of Occupancy (or Ownership) application to the Code Enforcement Office. Building Permit/Change of Occupancy Application
*Please note that the State License will have to be issued before the City License can be issued, so please make sure you submit the State application as soon as possible. The State does have a 30 day turnaround time.
*State of Maine Health Inspection Program: Health Inspection Program | Division of Environmental and Community Health | MeCDC | Maine DHHS
*City of South Portland Business Licenses: City of South Portland, Maine | Official Website :: Business Licenses & Event Permits
string(3) "167"| File Name | Date Added | File Size |
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| 2013_Maine_Food_Code.docx | 1/8/2014 | 494.25 KB |
| 2013_Maine_Food_Code.pdf | 1/8/2014 | 794.08 KB |
| Eating_and_Lodging_Enforcement.pdf | 4/26/2013 | 229.34 KB |
| Employee_Health_Awareness.pdf | 4/26/2013 | 45.19 KB |
| Employee_Illness_Reporting.pdf | 4/26/2013 | 36.78 KB |
| General_Sick_Policy.pdf | 4/26/2013 | 17.46 KB |
| Handwash_Station_Signage.pdf | 4/26/2013 | 302.69 KB |
| Home_Catering_Policy.pdf | 4/26/2013 | 12.62 KB |
| Lodging_Rules.pdf | 4/26/2013 | 57.04 KB |
| Person_In_Charge_Duties.pdf | 4/26/2013 | 75.85 KB |
| Person_In_Charge_Knowledge.pdf | 4/26/2013 | 106.96 KB |
| Temperature_Control.pdf | 4/26/2013 | 74.23 KB |
| Virginia_Graeme_Baker_Act_-_CPSC_Consumer_Protection.._Interpretation.pdf | 4/26/2013 | 75.70 KB |
| Virginia_Graeme_Baker_Act_VGB.pdf | 4/26/2013 | 45.53 KB |