301 MAINTAINING AND RENEWING PERMITS AND CERTIFICATES

301.1 The operator of a microenterprise home kitchen business shall apply for and obtain the renewal of all required approvals and permits as provided in §§ 301.2 through 301.5 to lawfully conduct business. Failing to maintain all necessary approvals may result in summary suspension, suspension, or revocation of the Microenterprise Home Kitchen Business Registry Health Permit and Microenterprise Home Kitchen Vending Operation Health Permit.

301.2 A Microenterprise Home Kitchen Business Registry Health Permit shall remain valid for two (2) years. To maintain the validity of Microenterprise Home Kitchen Business Registry Health Permit, the operator shall contact the Department to schedule an inspection and upon passing the microenterprise home kitchen inspection, pay all applicable fees and obtain an updated permit before the existing permit expires.

301.3 A Microenterprise Home Kitchen Vending Operation Health Permit shall remain valid for six (6) months. To maintain the validity of this Vending Operation Health Permit, the operator shall contact the Department to schedule a health inspection, and upon passing the health inspection, to obtain an updated permit before the existing permit expires.

301.4 A Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate remains valid for three (3) years after successful completion of an accredited, Department-approved food protection manager exam. The operator shall ensure that each person who supervises the operations of the home kitchen maintains a valid Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate.

301.5 The operator shall reapply for the Microenterprise Home Kitchen Business Registry Health Permit every two (2) years by submitting a new on-line application to the Department. The operator shall submit the following with the application:

(a) The existing Microenterprise Home Kitchen Business Registry Health Permit;

(b) A valid Microenterprise Home Kitchen Business Vending Operation Health Inspection Report;

(c) The existing Vending Operation Health Permit; and

(d) The applicable fee.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 72 DCR 011556 (October 17, 2025).

Food Operations and Community Hygiene Facilities:

Microenterprise Home Kitchen Regulations