Food Inspection & Safety
Information about food inspection and safety.
On May 6, 2024 the Albuquerque City Council passed the Food Service and Retail Ordinance (FSO) along with the adoption of the 2022 Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Food Code.
A permit is required to operate a food service establishment. The permit must be valid at the time of an inspection.
All food service establishments must display the current grade sticker in a visible location.
Applications must be completed and submitted through our permitting system, ABQ-PLAN.
You may renew your annual permit online using ABQ-PLAN. Be sure to renew the permit(s) on or before the expiration date. You will not need to be reinspected in order to renew your permit.
If you plan to sell items under the Homemade Foods Act within the limits of the city of Albuquerque, you will also need a business license.
