18 AAC 31.030 - Permit application and renewal

(a) At least 30 days before construction, commencing operation, or a change in the operator of a food establishment, an applicant shall apply for a permit for each type of operation at a food establishment subject to the permit requirements of 18 AAC 31.020, using a form provided by the department. A separate form is not required for each type of operation.

(b) Except for a temporary food service subject to (d) of this section, an application submitted under this section

(1) must identify each type of operation within the food establishment;

(2) must be accompanied by the permit fee required by 18 AAC 31.050 for each type of operation; and

(3) for a new or extensively remodeled food establishment or a change of operator, or significant change in types of food, methods of preparation, or style of service, must also include the information required by 18 AAC 31.040.

(c) In addition to the requirements of (b) of this section, an application submitted under this section

(1) if required by 18 AAC 31.260, must include a hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP) plan;

(2) as required by 18 AAC 31.720, for thermally processed low-acid food, must include a copy of the canning form submitted to FDA under 21 C.F.R. 108.35, adopted by reference in 18 AAC 31.011, and the scheduled process from a recognized processing authority or from a food science department of an accredited university, as required under 21 C.F.R. 113.83. adopted by reference in 18 AAC 31.011;

(3) for a limited food service, mobile food unit, or kiosk, must also

(A) describe food items to be prepared and methods of preparation at the limited food service, mobile food unit, or kiosk;

(B) if a commissary is used,

(i) describe food items to be prepared and methods of preparation at the commissary;

(ii) describe support services to be provided at the commissary; and

(iii) include a letter from the commissary operator that confirms the information provided under (i) and (ii) of this subparagraph; and

(C) if the application is for a kiosk located outside of a building, include a copy of a contract or agreement with a potable water hauler and wastewater hauler that indicates the operator will comply with 18 AAC 31.615;

(4) for a caterer, must also describe the equipment used to protect food from contamination and to maintain product temperature during holding, transportation, and service;

(5) for an operation that will use vending machines that dispense potentially hazardous foods, must also include

(A) the information on the label required under 18 AAC 31.630(b) (9); and

(B) for each machine,

(i) the exact location address of the machine; and

(ii) identification of the commissary or other permitted facility from which the machine will be serviced;

(6) for a mobile retail vendor selling seafood, must also identify the source of seafood, including the source's name and address and, if applicable, the source's seafood processing permit number issued by the department under 18 AAC 34.035;

(7) if a product requires a label, must also include a food label or representative copy of the label, as specified in 18 AAC 31.060; and

(8) if applicable, must also include a statement that required plans have been submitted for department review and approval for the public water system under 18 AAC 80.

(9) as required by 18 AAC 31.720, for acidified food, must include a copy of the scheduled process submitted to FDA under 21 C.F.R. 108.25, adopted by reference in 18 AAC 31.011, from a qualified person who has expert knowledge acquired through appropriate training and experience in the acidification and processing of acidified foods as required under 21 C.F.R. 114.83, adopted by reference in 18 AAC 31.011.

(d) An application for a temporary food service permit must include

(1) the permit fee required by 18 AAC 31.050;

(2) the proposed dates of the event;

(3) a sketch of the booth or other enclosure, indicating the

(A) floor, wall, and ceiling finishes; and

(B) location and type of equipment and furnishings;

(4) a list of menu items; and

(5) proposed methods of preparation and service.

(e) To continue operating, an operator must renew a permit each year on or before December 31 by paying the fee required by 18 AAC 31.050. If the operator operates only during the summer season, the operator must renew a permit each year on or before May 1 by paying the fee required by 18 AAC 31.050. The department may require an operator who seeks to renew a permit issued under 18 AAC 31.020 to submit information to confirm compliance with this chapter, including copies of

(1) certified food protection manager certification, as specified in 18 AAC 31.325; and

(2) food worker cards, as specified in 18 AAC 31.330.

Notes

18 AAC 31.030

Eff. 5/18/97, Register 142; am 12/19/99, Register 152; am 6/28/2001, Register 158; am 6/23/2006, Register 178; am 12/28/2006, Register 180; am 6/25/2020, Register 234, July 2020

Authority:AS 17.20.005

AS 17.20.072

AS 17.20.180

AS 44.46.020