Food Handling Permit Application

Food Handling Permit Application
Welcome to our online application form!

Before you get started, please ensure you have internet access and access to email.

If for any reason you cannot complete the application, you may save your progress by srcolling to the bottom of the page and clicking the SAVE BUTTON.

If you have questions, or need assistance, please contact us at 1-833-476-4743 or email SHEPermits@ahs.ca
What type of food establishment is this permit for?*
What is the business trade name? *
This is the name that appears on food establishment signs and advertising.
IMPORTANT NOTE: the business trade name provided for the Food Handling Permit should match the business storefront (if one is present). Owner information provided should match exactly what appears on all other applicable license applications for this business. (e.g. municipal licensing, AGLC...)
What is the franchise number? (if applicable)
Which of the following best describes who owns (and is legally liable) for this food establishment?

A corporation or numbered company (ex.123456 Alberta Ltd.)A sole proprietor (ex. Tiffany Morgan)A partnership (ex. Bishop Stevens; Albert Chan)A non-profit organization
Based on your answer above, what is the name of the company, proprietor, partnership, or non-profit?*
This is the name that will appear on the Food Handling Permit under "Owner".
Owner Contact Information

The name of at least one owner must be recorded in the section below. For companies and corporations, the CEO or director must be identified. One additional contact, such as the manager, may also be provided.
Owner Name*

First NameLast Name
Owner Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Owner Email*
example@example.com
IMPORTANT NOTE: as this Food Handling Permit application is for a Farmer's Market, please be advised that:
- this market must be registered with, and approved by, Alberta Agriculture
- the permit issued cannot be used for multiple locations
- you are required to identify the person who will manage the market in the next section. This person will be the primary contact for Public Health Inspectors when they are on-site performing inspections during market hours. This person is typically the market manager.
Is there another contact you wish to add?

YesNo
Name

First NameLast Name
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email
example@example.com
Job Position / Title
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Business Location / Mailing Address / Billing Address

Please provide a detailed description of where this business is located and indicate how you prefer to be contacted by our department in the future.
Note: As this application is for a permitted mobile, you must provide the address for its base-of-operations. This is the location where some operators store and prepare food, and is also where some mobiles return to be cleaned at the end of the day.

If you do not have a base-of-operations, please provide the address for one of the following:
- the operating location for the mobile (if this does not change),
- the owner's home address, or
- the location that the mobile is stored.
What kind of address does this business have?*

A standard (municipal) address with a street / road / avenue format.Another type of address such as a Legal Land Description or Rural Address.I'm not sure.
Business Address / Operating Location*

Unit #, Street Adress

Street Address

CityProvince

Postal Code
Examples of each type of address are provided below:

Standard (Municipal) Address

A standard address is formed from the municipal street and avenue that the building (or residence) is on. This type of address applies to most cities, towns, villages, and hamlets.

Examples:

12544-106 Street, Edmonton, AB. (or) 180 Rivercrest Drive, St.Albert, AB.

Rural Address

A rural address is for properties outside of hamlets, such as farms and acreages. A rural address is based on the grid system created by Township Roads (which run east/west) and Range Roads (which run north/south).

Examples: 63416 RGE Rd 444 (or) 44402 TWP Rd 635

If the rural location is in a subdivision, it may be given a unit number in addition to the subdivision addresses. If this is the case, we will need to know the address of the subdivision (e.g. 61106 RGE RD 465) as well as the Unit Number (e.g.37).

Example: 37, 61106 RGE Rd 465

Legal Land Description

The legal land description follows a set sequence: quarter section, township, range, and meridian. The designation NW 27-09-25 W4, for example, means the Northwest Quarter of Section 27 in Township 9 Range 25 West of the 4th Meridian.

Now that you have seen what each kind of address looks like, please change your selection and indicate which you wish to provide. You must provide at least one to proceed with your application.
Rural Address

Emergency Rural Address (911 Address)

MunicipalityProvince

Postal Code
Legal Land Description
Is the MAILING address the same as the business address?*

YesNo
Mailing Address*

Unit #, Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
What email address should AHS use to contact this business?*
Is the BILLING address the same as the mailing address?*

YesNo
Billing Address*

Unit #, Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
IMPORTANT NOTE:
- Food Handling Permits in Alberta must be renewed each year.
- An invoice will be emailed 4-6 weeks before the permit expires.
- Food establishments that are exempt will not receive an annual invoice but are still required to provide this information in the section below.
Do you wish AHS to use the same email address (verified above) for billing and invoicing purposes?*

Yes, use the same verified email address.No, I wish to provide a different email for this purpose.
What email address should be used for billing and invoicing?*
Enter a valid email address
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Declarations
Is this business operated by a registered charity?*

YesNo
What is the Registered Charity Number with the Canadian Revenue Agency?
This will be a 9-digit number followed by "RR" and a 4-digit number. e.g. 123456789 RR 0123
Is this a business operated by Non-Profit Organization, that is registered and in good standing in the province of Alberta?*

YesNo
IMPORTANT NOTE: please be advised that AHS will confirm non-profit status using registry services available to us. As the person applying for this permit, you may be contacted and asked to provide documentation to support this claim.
Please provide the AHS decal number if this mobile unit was previously operating / permitted in Alberta.
e.g. EDM-047
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Attachments, Disclaimers & Submission
Please upload any files that you have to support this application. Examples include:
- a copy of your menu,
- a physical layout, (a drawing similar to a plan that shows what storage, food preparation and service areas are present. The physical layout should include information on what floors/walls/ceilings are constructed from, as well as what food processing surfaces, equipment, sinks, ventilation, and dishwashers are present)
- a sanitation plan, and
- food safety certificate(s) held by staff working at the food establishment. A list of approved food safety courses is available at the following link: click here.
Please note: if you are not sure what additional information may be required, please discuss this with the Public Health Inspector that conducts your approval inspection.
File Upload

Max 1MB per attachment (Max 5 attachments). File types: pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, csv, jpg, jpeg, png, gif.
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Are there any additional comments or details that you would like to provide?
I certify that the information provided is true and correct.*

First NameLast Name
I acknowledge that...*

Approval to open / operate may be conditional on having a satisfactory inspection, performed by a Public Health Inspector with this department. Owners must be able to demonstrate that the food establishment complies with applicable food safety legislation, including Alberta's Public Health Act and Food Regulation.A valid Food Handling Permit will only be issued once the invoice payment for such a permit has been received and processed. This may take up to 7 days. Note: For new businesses, an invoice will be provided to you following your approval inspection. Annual renewals will be automatically sent to the email and/or billing address that you provided.The owner is legally responsible for notifying this department should there be any changes to the information provided on this application.
Please verify that you are human*
IMPORTANT NOTE: please be advised that...

1) it is illegal to operate a food establishment without a valid food handling permit.

2) food handling permits issued by Alberta Health Services under the Public Health Act are non-transferrable. This means permits are unique to the NAME, LOCATION and OWNER that appear on the application.

Should you have any questions regarding the above, please call us at 1-833-476-4743 or send us an email at SHEPermits@ahs.ca
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Food Handling Permit Application

Owner Contact Information

Business Location / Mailing Address / Billing Address

Operational Period

Declarations

Attachments, Disclaimers & Submission