To open a restaurant in New Hampshire, you will need to obtain several licenses and permits from different departments. These might include a retail food service license, beverage and bottled water manufacturing license, dairy farms and dairy plants license, shellfish harvesters and dealers license, food processing plants license, homestead food operations license, and wild harvested mushroom licensing.
1. Retail Food Service License
- Purpose: This license is a crucial requirement for any establishment that plans to sell food to the public.
- How to Register: You can apply for a new retail food service license online through the Food Protection's Online Portal. If you prefer, you can also submit a paper application form. If your establishment is on a private septic system or a private well, you need to submit additional documents along with your food license application.
2. Beverage & Bottled Water Manufacturers License
- Purpose: If your restaurant plans to manufacture its own beverages or bottled water, you will need to comply with these regulations.
- How to Register: Refer to the Beverage & Bottled Water Manufacturers page on the DHHS website.
3. Dairy Farms and Dairy Plants License
- Purpose: If your restaurant plans to produce its own dairy products, you will need to comply with these regulations.
- How to Register: Refer to the Dairy Farms and Dairy Plants page on the DHHS website.
4. Shellfish Harvesters and Dealers License
- Purpose: If your restaurant plans to serve shellfish, you will need to comply with these regulations.
- How to Register: Refer to the Shellfish Harvesters and Dealers page on the DHHS website.
5. Food Processing Plants License
- Purpose: If your restaurant plans to process its own food, you will need to comply with these regulations.
- How to Register: Refer to the Food Processing Plants page on the DHHS website.
6. Homestead Food Operations License
- Purpose: If your restaurant is a homestead operation, you will need to comply with these regulations.
- How to Register: Refer to the Homestead Food Operations page on the DHHS website.
7. Wild Harvested Mushroom Licensing and Resources
- Purpose: If your restaurant plans to serve wild harvested mushrooms, you will need to comply with these regulations.
- How to Register: Refer to the Wild Harvested Mushroom Licensing and Resources page on the DHHS website.
8. Business License (Manchester)
- Purpose: If you're planning to open a restaurant in Manchester, New Hampshire, you will need to obtain a business license. This requirement applies to all food-service establishments.
- Estimated Cost: The cost of the business license varies depending on your specific activity.
- How to Register: You can obtain the license application at the Office of the City Clerk or download it from their website.
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Please note that this information is subject to change. It's always best to contact the relevant department for the most current requirements and fees.
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