A. 
All Class III and IV food service establishments must employ a qualified food operator (QFO) per the Connecticut Public Health Code.
B. 
No food service entity shall be issued a license to operate in a Class III or IV category until they have retained a full-time QFO in a supervisory capacity and documentation has been provided to the Health Department.
C. 
Any licensed food service establishment that wants to change classification must notify the Health Director in writing and receive written approval from the Health Department to make the change. Any Class I or II establishment that wants to convert to a Class III or IV must first retain a full-time QFO in a supervisory capacity and receive approval from the Health Department.
D. 
The QFO for each Class III and IV establishment must submit an employee training manual that meets Health Department requirements.
A. 
No food service establishment shall be maintained in the Town unless licensed by the Director of Health, with the exception of state operated and supervised facilities.
B. 
Food service licenses shall not be transferred to subsequent operators/owners.
The Director of Health or authorized agent shall inspect the premises described in the application for license and, if the same is maintained and equipped in accordance with the rules and regulations governing sanitation of establishments dispensing food or beverages prescribed in this chapter and in the State of Connecticut Public Health Code, shall grant the license, which shall be signed by the Director of Health. Such license must be framed and posted in a conspicuous location within easy reading distance of patrons within the licensed premises.
A. 
An annual fee shall be charged for such licensing of such food service establishments based upon a schedule determined by the Director of Health. A plan review shall be required prior to issuing a food service license as deemed necessary by the Director of Health or his/her authorized agent.
B. 
A license not renewed on the date it becomes due may be renewed on or before the 10th day following such renewal date on the payment of a late charge as determined by the Director of Health in addition to the annual fee. Failure to renew a license within the specified ten-day extension will result in an immediate and indefinite loss of the license and closure of the establishment.
C. 
Any person who purchases an existing food service establishment shall submit a plan review application which must be approved by the Health Department to obtain a new license under their name and pay the required fee before offering or selling food to the public.
D. 
The Director of Health shall establish and levy fees for temporary food event permits including a nominal charge for volunteer and nonprofit entities. Applications must be submitted to the Health Department two weeks prior to the event.
Such license may be temporarily suspended by the Director of Health upon the violation by the holder, of any of the terms of this chapter, or of the Connecticut Public Health Code, or revoked after an opportunity for a hearing by the Director of Health.
The Director of Health or authorized agent shall inspect all licensed food service establishments per the schedule mandated by the Connecticut Public Health Code and additionally as needed and at any time. If the Director of Health or his/her authorized agent finds that any food service establishment maintained and operated by any person licensed hereunder is not being maintained, operated or equipped in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, or the Connecticut Public Health Code, the Director of Health shall issue an order to the licensee forthwith to take such measures as are necessary for full compliance with the provisions of this chapter and/or to comply with the Connecticut Public Health Code.