Food Service Regulations
Food Establishments | Temporary Events | Vendors & Caterers | CAFÉ Program
Ledge Light Health District is responsible for licensing and regulating activities involving the preparation and service of food that is sold or given to the public within the District. This includes traditional food service establishments, temporary events, and vendors and caterers.
Although
the codes and regulations regarding food service inspection are complex,
you can get a better understanding of the inspection criteria from
the Compliance Guide for Food Service Inspections and by reviewing
our inspection form.
The frequency of food establishment inspections is based on an establishment’s
classification. The more complex the food preparation procedures are, the more
frequently an establishment must be inspected.
The following activities are performed by the District Sanitarians:
- Periodically inspect all establishments that prepare and serve food that is sold or given to the public.
- Review plans for new food service establishments to assure compliance with the CT Public Code.
- Investigate all complaints associated with food service establishments.
- Identify and investigate all reports of food borne illness (food poisoning).
The District also responds to all inquiries or complaints regarding food establishments. To make a complaint, please complete our citizen complaint form.
Helpful Resources
- Information regarding Qualified Food Operator (QFO) Training
and Certification is also available:
Qualified Food Operator (QFO) means a food operator who has demonstrated knowledge, supported by documentation of recognized training and certification, in safe food handling practices. The State of Connecticut currently recognizes the training and certification of the following organizations: - The Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association (NRA), 1-800-765-2122
- Experior
Assessments (formerly National Assessment Institute), 1-800-624-2736
- The National Registry of Food Safety Professionals, Inc., 1-800-446-0257
- For information regarding many aspects of safe food handling, visit the U.S. Department of Agriculture website.
- If you would like to obtain information regarding any particular food establishment within the Ledge Light Health District, please contact the Environmental Health Department.



