Food Establishment licenses are valid from the date issued and expire on December 31 of each year. Licenses are not transferable.

Notifications to renew food permit are sent to Food Establishments mid-November. 

 All grease trap receipts are to be sent to the health department two weeks after cleaning, as per Ridgefield ordinance. Don't wait until the last minute!

Reminder - End of year preparation includes:

1. Ensure all food preparation certifications are up-to-date and valid (designation should include classification of 'Manager'). Valid certificates are: ServSafe, National Registry/QFO and ProMetric
2. Ensure receipt of all Grease trap receipts and signed Grease Trap Contracts are available to upload. Especially the 4th Quarter grease trap receipt.

Submit application as soon as possible. You must have a valid Food Service License to serve food in Ridgefield CT.

If you are a new Food Establishment, Itinerant Vendor or Temporary Food applicant looking to obtain a Food Service License, please feel free to call the health dept at 203-431-2745 or send an email at [email protected] to discuss your plans. Please note that all our applications are online.