Food Establishment Licensing Guide: Determine which agency to contact
Link to Dairy-related Businesses
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development
Contact the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development if you primarily sell, store, or manufacture food. Examples of such establishments include:
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Retail grocery store, convenience store, party store
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Bakery, fish market, butcher shop, candy store, produce market
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Food warehouse, distribution center, transfer station, public cold storage facility
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Dairy processing / manufacturing
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bottled milk
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cheese
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butter
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yogurt
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- Large or small food processing plant including:
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Ice, water, juice or soft drink plant
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Winery, brewery, or distillery
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Egg grading & packing plant
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Fruit & vegetable repacking operation, or brining station
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Flour mill or cereal plant
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Cider mill, maple syrup or honey house
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Food salvage or reclamation center
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State or county fair concession
Local Health Department
Contact your Local Health Department if you primarily serve food that can be immediately consumed, or operate a:
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Restaurant, cafeteria, grill, cafe, delicatessen
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Bar, brewpub, tavern, or nightclub
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Rental hall, theater, commissary, catering kitchen
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Donut shop, lunch counter, sandwich shop, soda fountain, coffee shop
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Catering truck
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Temporary food service stand at a festival, event, or flea market
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Vending machine
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Special transitory food unit