Food Service Operators
Whether you work in a restaurant, soup kitchen or other food service establishment, the Health Department has important information about operating a clean, safe, healthy and legal business. Use the links provided on the left to find the guidance and information you need. To assist operators further, they may request a 3-year inspection history report for their food service establishment.
Restaurant Food Safety Workshops
The Health Department holds food safety workshops for operators throughout the five boroughs. At these workshops, you will:
- Learn how to achieve and maintain an “A” grade
- Receive an inspection history report that describes your restaurant’s repeat violations and how to correct them
- Be able to ask questions and receive guidance from Health Department staff on improving your restaurant's food safety practices
At this time, there are no workshops scheduled. Please check back on this page for the Spring 2020 schedule.
Adulterated Foods
Food service operators in NYC cannot add substances to food that may be harmful to people's health. This is called adulterating food, and these substances are known as adulterants.
- Adulterated Foods: What Food Service Operators Need to Know (PDF)
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Business Owner's Bill of Rights
- Bill of Rights (PDF)
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