Enchanted Dulce Café is committed to full compliance with the laws, rules and regulations of the

countries in which it operates. You must comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations when
performing your duties.

Preparation for health inspections is crucial to ensure that your coffee shop complies with legal
requirements and maintains high standards of food safety and cleanliness.

Age Verification
 First, you need to be aware of the legal age requirements for the sale of specific products in
your location. Age restrictions can vary, so ensure you are up to date with local regulations.
 Determine which products in your coffee shop are age-restricted. Common examples include
alcoholic beverages, caffeinated energy drinks, and tobacco-related items.
 Display clear and conspicuous signs indicating the legal age for purchasing age-restricted
products. Make sure the signs are easily visible to customers.
 Ensure that your staff is well-trained in age verification procedures. They should know how to
check IDs and what to do in case of underage customers.
 When selling age-restricted products, your staff should request valid government-issued photo
identification from customers who appear to be under the legal age. Acceptable IDs typically
include driver's licenses, passports, and government-issued ID cards.
 If a customer cannot provide proof of age, or if they are underage, your staff should politely
refuse to sell them age-restricted products.
 If a regulatory authority conducts an inspection or sting operation to check for age verification
compliance, cooperate fully and provide any requested information.
 Politely communicate age restrictions to customers when they inquire about age-restricted
products. Make sure they understand your compliance with the law is not discretionary.
 Anyone under the age of 18 is considered a minor. While they are entitled to receive equal pay
and protection rights that adult workers have, there are other federal employment provisions
that must be followed. Minors will have restrictive work hours and there are certain tasks, such
as serving alcohol, that they cannot do.

Health Inspections
 Conduct regular self-inspections to identify and address potential issues before the official
health inspection. Use a checklist based on local health department guidelines to guide your
self-inspection.
 Be aware of the local, state, and federal food safety regulations that apply to your coffee shop.
Regulations can vary, so make sure you are up to date with the specific requirements in your
area.
 Maintain a clean and organized environment, including food preparation areas, equipment, and
dining spaces.
 Clean and sanitize surfaces and equipment regularly.
 Ensure that food contact surfaces are free from contamination.
 Address pest control issues promptly to prevent infestations.
  Properly dispose of waste, including recyclables and hazardous materials, in accordance with
local waste disposal regulations.
 Conduct internal mock inspections to identify and address potential issues before the actual
health inspection. This can help your staff become more familiar with the inspection process.

WAGES AND OVERTIME WORK

 The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) have regulations on how employees who receive
tips are impacted. The tips, hours worked and other payroll issues must all be accounted for
in a meticulous manner. These extra payroll regulations are another area that is a must for
restaurant regulatory compliance.
 Overtime regulations may vary as far as coverage goes. According to the FLSA, any non-
exempt employee who works over 40 hours per week must be compensated. There are
some states that regulate daily hours as well. If an employee works over a scheduled 8 hour
shift, they will earn overtime.

Business License
 Depending on the entity type you are forming, you may need a business license and to register
with your state.

Certificate of Occupancy
 If you are building your shop, you will need a building permit, or certificate of occupancy, from
the local building department. You will need to work with the city to determine the regulations
for building a coffee shop.
 Typically, most cities will look for approval from the fire and health department before issuing a
certificate of occupancy. Approval from the fire and health department will require you to work
with your engineer, architect and contractors.
 During the build-out process, the city will conduct inspections and may require demolition,
zoning and asbestos approval.
 Before you even think about signing a lease, contact the city to make sure that your chosen
location is a viable option.