A priority category 3 or 4 establishment (most restaurants, bars and kitchens that cook, cool or reheat food) must have a person in charge holding a certificate from an accredited food protection manager program present during all hours of operation, a rule in force since January 1, 2020. A coffee shop or bakery in a lower category needs only a person in charge who can show food safety knowledge at inspection.
Checked Oct 21, 2026 against the agency’s page.
Step 4 of 6: Get the permits for your kind of business
1Set up the business
2Register for tax
3Approve the space
4Get the permits for your kind of business
5Alcohol permits
6Before the first hire
Issued by Alabama Department of Public Health, rule 420-3-22-.02.
Sources and dates
Food Establishment Sanitation rules 420-3-22-.02 (management and personnel). Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.
Questions about opening here.
Yes. A priority category 3 or 4 establishment (most restaurants, bars and kitchens that cook, cool or reheat food) must have a person in charge holding a certificate from an accredited food protection manager program present during all hours of operation, a rule in force since January 1, 2020.
Yes. A priority category 3 or 4 establishment (most restaurants, bars and kitchens that cook, cool or reheat food) must have a person in charge holding a certificate from an accredited food protection manager program present during all hours of operation, a rule in force since January 1, 2020.
Yes. A priority category 3 or 4 establishment (most restaurants, bars and kitchens that cook, cool or reheat food) must have a person in charge holding a certificate from an accredited food protection manager program present during all hours of operation, a rule in force since January 1, 2020.
Yes. A priority category 3 or 4 establishment (most restaurants, bars and kitchens that cook, cool or reheat food) must have a person in charge holding a certificate from an accredited food protection manager program present during all hours of operation, a rule in force since January 1, 2020.
Yes. A priority category 3 or 4 establishment (most restaurants, bars and kitchens that cook, cool or reheat food) must have a person in charge holding a certificate from an accredited food protection manager program present during all hours of operation, a rule in force since January 1, 2020.
Yes. A priority category 3 or 4 establishment (most restaurants, bars and kitchens that cook, cool or reheat food) must have a person in charge holding a certificate from an accredited food protection manager program present during all hours of operation, a rule in force since January 1, 2020.
Yes. A priority category 3 or 4 establishment (most restaurants, bars and kitchens that cook, cool or reheat food) must have a person in charge holding a certificate from an accredited food protection manager program present during all hours of operation, a rule in force since January 1, 2020.
Yes. A priority category 3 or 4 establishment (most restaurants, bars and kitchens that cook, cool or reheat food) must have a person in charge holding a certificate from an accredited food protection manager program present during all hours of operation, a rule in force since January 1, 2020.
Yes. A priority category 3 or 4 establishment (most restaurants, bars and kitchens that cook, cool or reheat food) must have a person in charge holding a certificate from an accredited food protection manager program present during all hours of operation, a rule in force since January 1, 2020.
No. In Alabama it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Alabama it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Alabama it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Alabama it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Alabama it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Alabama it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Alabama it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Alabama it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Alabama it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Alabama it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Alabama it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
Alabama Department of Public Health, rule 420-3-22-.02.
Step 4 of 6, get the permits for your kind of business. The steps before it: set up the business, register for tax and approve the space.
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