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Pennsylvania Opening Checklist (Printable)
Print-friendly checklist with statewide baseline and municipality-specific notes.
State section — Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania health/public health program
- State or delegated fire authority
- Local building and planning departments
Municipality section — Pennsylvania
| Municipality | Local authority matrix | Filing & inspections | Docs, addresses/maps, official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | Philadelphia Department of Public Health + L&I + Fire Code Unit | Sequence zoning/L&I with health plan review; schedule pre-op after final construction sign-off. | Plan set, menu/process, equipment cuts; official health · city map |
| Pittsburgh / Allegheny | Allegheny County Health Department + Pittsburgh PLI + Bureau of Fire | File ACHD review early and align with city permit milestones and occupancy timing. | AHU/hood, FOG, and construction closeout docs; ACHD · PLI |
| Allentown | PDA retail food oversight or delegated local office + City Building Standards | Confirm jurisdiction first, then follow local booking windows for finals and health opening inspection. | Food application, plan review packet, utility letters; city site |
| Erie | Erie County Health Department + City of Erie Code/Fire | Submit environmental health and city permits in parallel; pass rough/final inspections before pre-op. | Food packet, equipment schedule, wastewater docs; county health · city site |
| Reading | PDA and/or delegated local authority + City Building/Fire/Zoning | Verify state-vs-local intake path, then coordinate final health and fire approvals before opening. | Plan set, menu/process, FOG records; city site · Berks County |
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: ________________________