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Food Service >
Food Service
Operator's Resource Center
Last
Updated
January 30, 2009 3:55 PM
Operating
a Food Service is a dynamic process filled
with many joys and challenges. Below you
will find resources for the food service
employee and operator. The Yakima Health
District is available as a resource to
answer questions. Please contact one of
the staff listed to the left.
Page
Contents
Washington
State Food Code 
Opening
a New Food Establishment or Renewing
a Food Service License
Signs
& Educational Materials for Your
Establishment
Resource
Links
Washington
State Food Code
Over
the past few years, Washington State has
worked to adopt the national FDA Food
Code in part. Some things that Washington
food workers remained the same, like food
handler card requirements. Other things
changed dramatically, like the requirement
to wear gloves whenever a worker is handling
ready to eat foods. This food code went
into affect in May of 2005. Food Service
Establishments continue to adapt to these
new rules. Information below provides
resources regarding the changes.
General
Food Code Resources
Washington
State Food Code -
Large file. May require extended download
time.
Supplementary
Brochure for Food Handler Testing
- Provided to food handler test takers
to highlight changes to food code since
the development of the test.
Summary
of Major Changes (Word Document)
- Bulleted list of major changes from
the former food code.
Comparison
of Changes Between Previous Code and
New Code (Word Document) - Technical
comparisons between former code and
new code.
Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQs)
Have
a FAQ not listed below? Please email
The
Food Team!
What
is a Consumer Advisory and Why Do We
Need One?
What
is a Person in Charge (PIC) and Why
Do They Need to be able to Demonstrate
Knowledge?
What
are the New Rules Regarding Fingernails
and Jewerly?
What
are My Responsibilities Regarding Hair
Restraints?
What
Protection is Required for Hard Crusted
Breads?
What
is Time as a Control and Can We Use
It?
Opening
a New Food Establishment or Renewing Your
License
New
food services must submit the proper paperwork,
submit payment, and receive a pre-opening
inspection prior to opening their doors.
If you are considering opening a restaurant
or other food facility, be sure to start
the process early to avoid a last minute
rush to open.
With
your application, you are required to
submit a floor plan and equipment plan
(drawn to scale), a copy of your menu,
a food preparation plan, and a L&I
Inspection if you are opening a mobile
unit. This information is also listed
on the New Food Service Application. Please
download the files below to start your
process.
| New
Food Establishment Application Packet
(English/Spanish) |
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New
Food Establishment and remodeling
Food Establishments must submit this
packet and accompanying documents
to the Yakima Health District (YHD).
Please allow YHD 2 - 4 weeks to review
all documents prior to opening, building,
etc. to ensure plans are adequate,
or allow for modifications that may
be required. When ready for opening,
call the YHD for a pre-opening inspection.
Do not open without YHD approval. |
| Food
Service Renewal Application (English/Spanish) |
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This
application is for Renewal Licenses,
Catering Endorsements, and Replacements
of Lost Licenses. |
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Signs
& Educational Materials for Your Establishment
Handwashing
Signs - Post these signs near your
handwashing areas and other areas within
your facility.
Temperature
Record Sheets - Print and use to monitor
temperatures within your establishment
or for catering operations.
Resource
Links
The
Yakima Health District does not take responsibility
for the content of pages listed in this
resource section.
Washington
Restaurant Association - Government Affairs
Page - This page has multiple helpful
resources specifically for restaurant
operators. These articles are very well
written, but YHD does not take responsibility
for the WRA page content. We are happy
to clarify any questions you might have.
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