Mexico - Apply for Food Establishment Permit

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Food Establishment Permit, the applicant has to approach the Secretaría de Salud. link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. For further process, the applicant has to follow the instruction given by the officer.
12. This entire process can be completed within 15 – 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Identification documents (e.g., passport, national ID card).
• Proof of address (e.g., utility bills, lease agreement).
• Health certificates
• Proof of ownership or lease agreement
• Business registration documents
• Floor plan
• Food safety plan
• Waste management plan
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Secretaría de Salud.
Avenida Costera Miguel Alemán, Municipio Acapulco de Juárez 276
Colonia Hornos 39355 Guerrero
Email - [email protected]
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any individual who intends to Apply for Food Establishment Permit is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Surname
• Address
• ZIP code
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Mobile number
• Fax
• Email
• Parents name
• Nationality
• Education details
• Mailing address
• Other details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• A Food Establishment Permit (Permiso Sanitario de Funcionamiento) in Mexico is an official authorization granted by the local health department or regulatory authority that allows a food establishment to operate legally.
• This permit certifies that the establishment meets the required health and safety standards and complies with the regulations governing food preparation, handling, storage, and hygiene.

Information which might help

• The purpose of the Food Establishment Permit is to ensure that food businesses maintain proper sanitary conditions and practices to protect public health and safety. The permit process typically involves an assessment of the establishment's physical infrastructure, equipment, food handling procedures, employee hygiene practices, waste management systems, and compliance with food safety regulations.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• By obtaining the permit, food establishments demonstrate their commitment to maintaining a safe and hygienic environment for food preparation and service. It also gives consumers confidence that the establishment has met the necessary health and safety standards.