Food Establishment Owners/Organizers Forms

This page contains all documents and information necessary for permitting and operating any type of food establishment.


Clay County Food Code

The food code is a set of regulations used to govern the food establishments of Clay County to ensure proper food safety.

 

Payments & Fees

Click here for the latest fee schedule for food establishments.

To make a credit card payment over the phone, call 816-595-4350 and leave a message. You may also submit payment through mail, as it will be collected daily.

 

New Establishments

All new establishments must apply for a food permit prior to starting operation.  A new establishment stores, prepares, packages, serves, vends food directly to the consumer, or otherwise provides food for human consumption. This can include a restaurant; satellite or catered feeding location; catering operation if the operation provides FOOD directly to a CONSUMER or to a conveyance used to transport people; market; vending location; conveyance used to transport people; institution; or food bank.

The following documents need to be completed and submitted prior to opening: 

  1. Food permit application
  2. Application for plan review
  3. Food establishment requirements checklist
  4. Copy of food establishment plans
  5. Copy of menu
  6. Variance Request for Special Food Process (if applicable)
  7. When a HACCP Plan/Variance is Required

 

Change of Ownership

A change of ownership is when there is a transfer of a food establishment from one owner to another. Clay County Food Permits are non-transferable. All new owners must apply for a food permit prior to taking ownership. The following documents need to be completed and submitted prior to opening:

  1. Food permit application
  2. Food establishment requirements checklist
  3. Variance Request for Special Food Process (if applicable)
  4. When a HACCP Plan/Variance is Required

 

Mobile Units & Push Carts


Farmers’ Markets


Temporary Food Establishment Requirements

A temporary food establishment is a food establishment that operates for a period of no more than 14 days. The food operation may take place in a permanent facility, a mobile unit, a tent or similar structure. Specific requirements must be met at each location. A Temporary Food Establishment Permit must be obtained prior to operation. An application for a Temporary Food Establishment Permit must be completed, a permit fee received, and an inspection conducted before a Temporary Food Establishment Permit may be issued.

 

Cottage Food Law

Rules for food made in a home kitchen that is then sold comes from the Missouri Food Code. Click here to read language from the food code regarding cottage food production.


Food Safety Materials, Information & Handouts