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Food Service

Food Establishments 

Setting up a Food Establishment in Michigan
This video answers commonly asked questions regarding the steps needed to be a licensed business
Submitting a Plan Review for a Food Establishment
This video walks you through the plan review process for opening a food establishment. 

Food Manager Certification

Many Michigan food establishments must employ at least one certified food manager.

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These rules, as written, allow the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) to issue statewide variances. MDARD has issued statewide variances to the manager certification requirement for certain types of establishments.

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Local health inspected establishments that must have a certified manager include:

  • All food service establishments (e.g., restaurants, bars, schools, hospitals, mobile food establishments, and special transitory food units) except:

    • vending machine locations

    • temporary food service establishments

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Becoming Certified or Recertified

To be certified you must pass an ANSI/CFP nationally accredited exam once every 5 years. To prepare for the exam, most individuals take a class (in person or on-line) or self-study. Exams are proctored and must be taken either at an approved testing site or are given at the end of a course by an approved instructor.

Find a Certified Manager Course

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Temporary Food Event License

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Please follow these simple steps when becoming licensed for a Temporary Food Event.

Print & review the following documents listed below:

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Complete the License Application and submit it to our office at least 30 days prior to your event to avoid additional fees. (Fees listed on Temporary Food Event Fee Form)

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