• A Guide to Opening a Food Premises
  
• Food Handler Certification
  
• Food Safety Fact Sheets & Bulletins
  
• Handwashing
  
• Safe Dishwashing

Property Site Plan

Provide a site plan showing the location, civic address, and lot and concession (if applicable) of your proposed establishment. In the plan, indicate the following:

• Source of Water - if a well water supply, show the location of the well on your plan. If connected to a municipal or community supply, please indicate.
  
  
• Location of sewage disposal system - if a sewage disposal system exists, show the location of the system on your plan. If connected to a municipal or private collection system, please indicate.
  
  
• Garbage Storage - show location of garbage storage area, grease storage receptacle and recyclables.
  
  
• Parking - show parking areas and driveways.

Remember:

Approval of plans by the Public Health Inspector does not mean that zoning, building, or other requirements by other authorities have been met.

Water Supply

• You must be able to provide an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure.
  
  
• The water supply must be potable (safe to drink). 

Sewage Disposal

• The Part VIII Building Official at the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit must approve all sewage disposal systems. Areas not covered by the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit include: Rideau Lakes, Bathurst, North Burgess and South Sherbrooke. Individuals residing in these areas should contact their township office.

Garbage Disposal

Describe your method of garbage disposal and ensure that you provide:

• Sufficient, suitable enclosed areas for storage of garbage, grease and recyclables.
  
  
• Sufficient outdoor garbage receptacles, especially if providing "take out" service.

Landscaping

• Plan parking areas and driveways so they will not interfere with sewage disposal systems and well water supplies.
  
  
• Provide for dust control in unpaved areas.