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Restaurant Wheelchair Friendly Decal

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Before you submit your application

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    The food service establishment must have a valid, current permit issued by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, or be in the process of applying for a permit.
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      The establishment must have a main entrance flush with the sidewalk. Or, there must be a ramp, lift or other usable entrance for a wheelchair.
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        The entrance to the establishment must be at least 32 inches wide.
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          Wheelchair dining spaces must be distributed throughout the seating area and there must be a level route to those spaces.
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            A valid e-mail address is required if applying online.
            • Ready to Apply?

              Steps to apply online:

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              New Food Establishments: If you are applying for a new permit, you may complete the survey online as part of your new application for a Food Service Establishment Permit.
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                Existing Food Establishments: If you already have a Food Service Establishment permit, you can still complete the survey online. You must create an account with the NYC Online Licensing system. From the list of available services, you will select Wheelchair Survey. You will need the CAMIS or Online Record number for your establishment.
                • Steps to apply by mail:

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                  If you have an existing (permitted) food service establishment, you can apply for the decal by mail. Complete the Wheelchair Friendly Decal - Existing Food Service Establishment form, sign the disclaimer and mail the survey to the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

                   

                    New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

                    Address
                    Wheelchair Access Survey


                    42-09 28th Street, CN #63




                    Long Island City NY 11101
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                    Existing (permitted) food service establishments may also call 311 to have a survey/application mailed to them.
                    • Steps to apply in person:

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                      New Food Establishments: If you are applying for a new Food Service Establishment permit, you must complete the Wheelchair Friendly Decal - New Food Service Establishment form, sign the disclaimer, and submit the survey along with your permit application documents to the Citywide Licensing Center.

                       

                        NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)

                        Address
                        Licensing Center


                        42 Broadway, Lobby




                        New York NY 10004