The goal of the food safety program is to protect the health of St. Mary’s County residents and visitors at the food facilities across the county. Health department sanitarians are responsible for issuing licenses to all permanent, seasonal, and temporary food service facilities in the county. The health department has primary jurisdiction that extends also to the construction and renovation or remodeling of food service facilities.
Plan Review
Owner/operators are required to submit a Plan Review Application Packet 
to the health department.
Annual License Renewal/New License
Permanent and seasonal food service facilities must apply for a license using the Food Service Annual Operating License Packet.
Temporary License
Temporary food service facilities are also required to adhere to state regulations. Use the Temporary Food Service Facility License Packet to find important information regarding the permitting process. See the fact sheet below for definitions of food service facilities.
Staff Contact
Alan Shick 
301-475-4321
Fact Sheets
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