Step 1: Request a Plan Review packet by emailing us.

• Retail facilities and caterers: send e-mail to food@msdh.ms.gov.
• Manufactured food producers: send e-mail to mfgfoods@msdh.ms.gov

Step 2: Complete the Food Permit application and Plan Review. Send it to the address listed on the Plan Review, or e-mail it to food@msdh.ms.gov (retail facilities) or mfgfoods@msdh.ms.gov (manufacturers)

• Food Permit Application

To expedite our review please ensure the following:

• Put your facility name on the subject line of the e-mail and on all the documents you submit.

• Provide a complete application and plan review including:

  Retail

  • Floor plan
  • Menu
  • Copy of the Food Manager's certificate

  Manufacturers

  • Floor/site plan
  • Items processed or held

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  When applicable, include:

  • HACCP Plan (Risk category 3 or 4)
  • Seafood HACCP Certification
  • Juice HACCP Certification
  • Approval of Water Source (if private)
  • Approval of On-Site Wastewater System
  • Better Process Control School Certification
  • Food Safety Plan
  • Label of Product(s)

Please allow 48 hours for us to acknowledge receipt of your application.
Review of a completed application may take up to 30 days.

Step 3: Once we receive your plan review package, you will be e-mailed a link to pay the plan review fee of $224.25. Use the link in the e-mail to pay the plan review fee, or pay online using your facility ID at www.ms.gov/msdh/environmental/Food. The plan review fee must be paid for online before the plan review will begin.

Step 4: You should receive an invoice for your permit fee via email once your application has been reviewed and approved.

Step 5: Use the link in the e-mail that you receive from us to pay the permit fee, or pay online at www.ms.gov/msdh/environmental/Food. Enter the "Permit ID Number" exactly as it appears on your invoice. Permits must be paid for online before an inspection can take place.