Food Service Plan Review 

A good review of plans helps to avoid future problems. By listing and locating equipment on floor plans and diagramming specifications for electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems, potential problems can be spotted while still on paper and modifications made before costly purchases, installation and construction. 

Plan review is required by the Michigan Food Law and the Michigan Modified Food Code Section 8-201.11. A permit applicant or permit holder shall submit, to the Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department (BLDHD), properly prepared plans and specifications for review and approval before: 

• The construction of a food establishment 
• The conversion of an existing structure for use as a food establishment; 
• The remodeling of a food establishment or a change of type of food establishment or food operation as specified under paragraph 8-302.14(C) if the regulatory authority determines that plans and specifications are necessary to ensure compliance with this Code 

General Food Establishment References 

• Plan Review Submission Instructions
• MDARD Plan Review Website 

Fixed Food Establishment Forms & References 

• Fixed Food - Plan Review Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Packet
• Fixed Food - Plan Review Manual (PDF)
• Fixed Food - Plan Review Application (PDF) 
• Fixed Food - Plan Review Worksheet (PDF) 

Food Truck Establishment Forms & References 

• Food Truck - Plan Review Manual (PDF)
• Food Truck - Plan Review Application (PDF) 
• Food Truck - Plan Review Worksheet (PDF) 
• Mobile Commissary Agreement Form (PDF) 
• Food Truck - Notification of Intent to Operate - Online Form 
• Food Truck - Notification of Intent to Operate – PDF Form 

Please consult the Plan Review Instructions prior to the submission of paperwork. All applications must be complete and must include Application, Worksheet, SOP's, Menu, Equipment Specifications, Layout, and Plan Review Fee. You may submit your own SOP's or use the packet attached. If you have any questions about what information needs to be supplied, please contact Nick Dow at (231)256-0216 or ndow@bldhd.org. 

If you have any questions as to which packet you may need, please contact our office. 

BLDHD Environmental Health Resources  

• Environmental Health Program Fees (PDF)