New York Food Safety Compliance
Everything food businesses need to know about compliance in New York. Covers New York State Sanitary Code (10 NYCRR Part 14).
Adopted from
FDA Food Code
HACCP required
Yes
Food handler card
Not required
Inspection frequency
At least annually (NYC: unannounced)
Permit cost
$280 (NYC food service establishment permit)
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New York Health Department
New York State Department of Health
1-518-402-7600
Contact your local health department for specific permit applications and inspection scheduling.
Common violations in New York
- Improper holding temperatures
- Evidence of mice or vermin
- Inadequate handwashing facilities
- Cross-contamination risks
- Missing food protection certificates
PassMyKitchen helps you avoid these violations by tracking your daily compliance tasks and maintaining inspection-ready records.
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Frequently asked questions about New York food safety
NYC restaurants receive letter grades (A, B, C) based on health inspection scores. Scores of 0 to 13 points earn an A. The letter grade must be displayed prominently at the entrance.
NYC mobile food vending permits are limited and highly competitive. You need a mobile food vending license, a food protection certificate, and a commissary agreement. Permits are issued by the NYC DOHMH.
New York State does not mandate food handler cards statewide. However, NYC requires a Food Protection Certificate for at least one person per food service establishment.
NYC conducts unannounced inspections at least once a year, with follow-up inspections for violations. Upstate New York counties have their own inspection schedules, typically risk-based.
New York requires HACCP plans for specialized processes. NYC may also require them for certain high-risk operations. Standard food service operations may not need a formal HACCP plan.
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