Step 1:   The Plan Review Application and Instruction Guide along with the necessary floor plans, menu information, and equipment details are submitted to the Plan Review Unit of the Office of Food Protection.

Step 2:   Fees are calculated on the nature of the operation, actual square footage and inspection requirements.  Refer to the Plan Review Fee Schedule for details.

Step 3:   Mail your completed application to: Office of Food Protection, Plan Review, 321 University Ave. Phila. PA 19104.    A fee letter and Plan Review Worksheet are then generated and sent to the appropriate "designated" project representative.

The Worksheet indicates the adequacy of the plan submission and if  additional information is required.
(A sample of this Worksheet is included below)

Step 4:   The designated project representative has 30 days to submit the fees and information, or the project is considered abandoned and any information that was submitted is discarded.

Step 5:   Once the fees and additional information are received, the plans are reviewed and an approval or disapproval letter is sent to the designated project representative.

Step 6:   If approval for the project is granted, the designated project representative will be notified and instructed on how to arrange an establishment inspection.

Step 7:  If a disapproval letter is sent, the designated project representative will be notified regarding the additional information necessary for the plan to be approved.

Once all of the required information is received to complete the approval process, an approval letter will be sent to the designated project representative. The designated project representative will be notified and instructed on how to arrange an establishment inspection.

Step 8:   An establishment inspection is conducted to determine conformance with the submitted Plan Review Application and/or materials.

Guides and reference information are available in the Adobe (pdf) file format
 
 
Additional Food Establishments Plan Review Applicant Information

 
Food Establishment Plumbing Requirements Guide
 
Food Establishment Grindable Food Waste Recycling & Garbage Grinder Instalation Guide
 
Guidelines for Approved Uses of Plastic Laminate Surfaces, Cabinets and Millwork
 
Food Establishment Ventilation Systems Guide
 
Food Establishment Final Pre-Operative Inspection Guide
 
Plan Review Reference Publication List
 
Grease Disposal Guide