Food Licensing & Inspection
Licensing & Inspection of Food Establishments
We seek to protect the public while maintaining New Haven’s quality standards for food preparation and service. To achieve this we work with owners and operators of food service establishments within the city limits to uphold the 2022 FDA Model Food Code and the City Code of Ordinances.
Licenses
ALL food service businesses must complete an application online with CitySquared.
Office hours are available to assist with applications on Tuesdays from 2:00pm-4:00pm and Wednesdays from 9:00am-12:00pm.
If you need help applying for or renewing your license, use these how-to guides.
- CitySquared Guide for Food Service Establishments – PDF, English
- Guía CitySquared para Establecimientos de Servicio de Alimentos – PDF, Español
- CitySquared Guide for Itinerant Vendors – PDF, English
- Guía CitySquared para Vendedores Ambulantes – PDF, Español
Polystyrene (Styrofoam) Ordinance
As of August 2023, the ban on the use of polystyrene (Styrofoam) by food service establishments is being enforced. See notices below for more information.
Resources for Food Service Establishment Owners/Operators:
To report a concern regarding a food service establishment, the public may contact the New Haven Health Department at 203-946-8174.