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State of Maine Regulations
The printable flyers below are provided by the State of Maine regarding food license inspections, lodging inspections, and pool inspections.
Please email Amy Barkley Roy with any questions regarding health inspections.
New Food Establishment Information
How to get started:
- Visit the City's Licensing page for information regarding required City approvals
- Email City's Licensing Administrator, or call 207-767-7628
- Fill out and submit with payment the attached State Application (PDF).
- Contact the State at 207-287-5671 or HIPLicensing.DHHS@maine.gov.
- For State Liquor Licenses, please go to: https://www.maine.gov/dafs/bablo/liquor-licensing or For assistance, please call (207) 624-7220 or email alcohol@maine.gov
- MDA License - ME Department of Agriculture.
- Email Michelle Newbegin or call 207-287-3841.
- Draw a diagram of the facility, you will want to include: the proposed table placement, bathroom facilities, kitchen setup, storage area(s), and waste disposal. Document on your diagram the proposed "flow of food" (from receiving, storage, prep to serving). Larger establishments may require a sealed architectural drawing.
- Servsafe Certification: This is a mandatory certification that your establishment must have in order or proceed with your State licensing.
- For more details, read the Health Inspection Program - Certified Food Protection Manager Requirements.
- Submit a Change of Occupancy (or Ownership) application to the Code Enforcement Office. Building Permit/Change of Occupancy Application.
- Please note: The State License will have to be issued before the City License can be issued, so please make sure you submit the State application as soon as possible. The State does have a 30-day turnaround time.
- In addition: Learn more about the State of Maine Health Inspection Program which includes: the Health Inspection Program, Division of Environmental and Community Health, MeCDC, and Maine DHHS.
- Moreso, find out more regarding the City of South Portland Business Licenses: City of South Portland, Maine on the Business Licenses and Event Permits page.
Every eating establishment, with some exemptions, must employ or engage a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM). This requirement was adopted in the Rules Relating to the Administration and Enforcement of Establishments Regulated by the Health Inspection Program amended October 10, 2018. A valid CFPM certificate must be included with the license application for all new establishments and changes of ownership. This requirement is in addition to all other CFPM requirements in the Maine Food Code. A CFPM must be hired within 60 days of the departure of the last CFPM leaving employment. Eating establishments must post the CFPM certificates in a conspicuous area and the certificate must be made available to the Department upon request. Learn more about our CFPM Courses (PDF).