Food establishments in Nicholas County are regulated according to the 2005 FDA Food Code as modified by W.Va. 64 C.S.R. 17.
Food establishments are required to obtain annual permits from Nicholas County Health Department for the period of July 1 to June 3o. Following initial permitting, food establishments may renew permits by submitting an Application for Permit and appropriate fees. Fees are based upon the seating capacity for restaurants, number of checkouts for retail stores, number of machines for vending operations, and flat rates for mobile or temporary vendors. Additional fees apply for those establishments holding West Virginia liquor licenses. Food establishments submitting applications and fees on or after July 11 are subject to a 25% late fee.
Nicholas County Health Department conducts routine semi-annual inspections of food establishments, follow-up inspections and complaint investigations as needed. Nicholas County Health Department may revoke a permit to operate if during any inspection it is determined that an imminent health hazard exists, or if the food establishments has three or more immediately uncorrectable critical violations. In the event of revocation, a food establishment must make a written request for re-inspection after completing required corrective actions.
Resources:
- Application for Permit to Operate a Food a Food Establishment
- Application for Permit to Operate a Temporary Food Establishment
- Nicholas County Health Department FY 2018 Fee Schedule
- 2005 Food Code Food Guide
- 2005 Food Code Equipment Guide
- 2005 Food Code Management & Personnel Guide
- 2005 Food Code Employee Health Guide
- 2005 Food Code Inspection Guide
- 2005 Food Code Form 1-A: Applicant & Food Employee Interview
- 2005 Food Code Form 1-B: Food Employee Reporting Agreement
- 2005 Food Code Form 1-C: Applicant & Food Employee Medical Referral
- Guidelines for Operating a Temporary Food Establishment
- Nicholas County Foodservice Workers Regulation (Pamphlet Copy)
- Nicholas County Smoke-Free Workplace Regulation of 2014 (Pamphlet Copy)
- Registration of Charitable Food Sales