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Connecticut Opening Checklist (Printable)
Print-friendly checklist with statewide baseline and municipality-specific notes.
State section — Connecticut
- Connecticut health/public health program
- State or delegated fire authority
- Local building and planning departments
Municipality section — Connecticut
| Municipality | Local authority | Process notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | Bridgeport Environmental Health | City-run food establishment review; start with zoning + health packet, then pre-op inspection before opening. |
| Hartford | Hartford HHS | City HHS intake for licenses/forms; align building/fire approvals before health final. |
| New Haven | New Haven Health Department | Uses city flow charts/forms by operation type; complete local pre-op inspection before service. |
| Stamford | Stamford Dept. of Health (Environmental Inspections) | Plan review for new/remodeled sites, then final health inspection and clearance. |
| Waterbury | Waterbury Health Department | City application + class-based permit requirements; inspection/reinspection cycle before license issue. |
Filing counters and map shortcuts: Bridgeport (999 Broad St) — Map; Hartford (550 Main St) — Map; New Haven (424 Chapel St) — Map; Stamford (888 Washington Blvd) — Map; Waterbury (185 South Main St) — Map.
Official sources: Bridgeport Food Establishments, Hartford HHS Licenses & Forms, New Haven licensing flow chart (PDF), Stamford Permits & Licenses, Waterbury Food Service Application (PDF), and CT DPH local health departments.
Opening task checklist
| Done | Task | Owner | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning/use verification complete | __________________ | __________ | |
| Plan review package submitted | __________________ | __________ | |
| Health/building/fire permits issued | __________________ | __________ | |
| Final inspections passed | __________________ | __________ |
Notes
Signature: ________________________
Date: ________________________