Call NYSDAM Division of Food Safety & Inspection

• Call NYSDAM — explain situation

  You are Global Food Solutions Inc, Entity No. 182357, Estab No. 750521. Article 20-C Certificate 222396 expired 07/13/2025. You relocated to 131 Heartland Blvd, Edgewood, NY 11717. Need to understand: new application vs. renewal with amendment? Ask about Article 28-D warehouse license status.

  Michael Levine
• Ask if Connor Borghard is still the regional inspector for Suffolk County

  He was the original contact from the 2021 warehouse licensing. If not, get the current inspector name and direct number for scheduling.

  Michael Levine
• Follow up the call with an email summarizing what NYSDAM told you

  Get everything in writing. Send to AGM.SM.FoodSafetyLicensing@agriculture.ny.gov confirming the steps, forms needed, and timeline.

  Michael Levine
• Download and complete application forms

  Article 20-C Food Processing Application — Download from NYSDAM
  Article 28-D Food Warehouse Application (FSI-302A) — Download from NYSDAM
  Fee: $175 (20-C, under 10 employees) + $400 (28-D) = $575 total

  Michael Levine
• Update FDA facility registration in FURLS portal

  Log into FDA FURLS Portal. Change address from 50 Constance Ct to 131 Heartland Blvd, Edgewood, NY 11717. If the system requires a new registration (new building = new facility), submit a new one and cancel the old.

  Michael Levine

Facility Readiness — What the Inspector Checks

Documentation Binder — Have Ready at 131 Heartland

• HACCP / Food Safety Plan

  Verify it references 131 Heartland Blvd, not 50 Constance Ct. Update header/address throughout.

  Sydney Langhorn
• Allergen Control Program

  Verify address references are updated. Ensure all 14 major allergens are covered.

  Elena Misoulis
• Pest Control — Written Service Agreement

  Get signed agreement from RK Environmental for 131 Heartland. Must include service frequency, scope, and emergency response.

  Sydney Langhorn
• Pest Control — Bait Station Map + Initial Inspection Report

  RK Environmental should provide a facility map showing all trap/bait station locations, plus the initial inspection report from the 05/14 install.

  Sydney Langhorn
• Pest Control — Current NYS Technician Licenses

  Request updated copies from RK Environmental. Files on your machine are from 2022 — most are expired. Inspectors check these.

  Sydney Langhorn
• Cleaning & Sanitation Schedule

  Written master sanitation schedule: frequencies, chemicals used, responsible person, verification signatures.

  Sydney Langhorn
• Employee Training Records

  Food handler certifications and allergen training logs for all staff working at 131 Heartland.

  Sydney Langhorn
• Water Supply Documentation

  Copy of water bill or utility letter confirming municipal water service at 131 Heartland.

  Rick Gallo
• Certificate of Occupancy

  Confirm C of O from Town of Islip for 131 Heartland covers food processing/warehouse use.

  Michael Levine
• Fire Inspection

  Contact local fire marshal (Edgewood / Town of Islip). Schedule fire inspection for suppression systems, exits, extinguishers.

  Rick Gallo
• Insurance COI — Updated Address

  Request updated Certificate of Insurance from Jim Hughes at Oxford Millin Insurance (631-434-6666 x220, jimh@oxfordins.com) showing 131 Heartland Blvd.

  Michael Levine
• SQF Certificate

  Verify current SQF certificate is valid. Coordinate with auditor about address update at next audit cycle.

  Sydney Langhorn

Mailing Package to NYSDAM

• Completed Article 20-C Application + Check ($175 or $400)

  $175 if under 10 FT employees and not a chain/franchise. $400 otherwise. Payable to NYS Dept of Agriculture and Markets.

  Michael Levine
• Completed Article 28-D Application (FSI-302A) + Check ($400)

  Two-year warehouse license. Same form you filed in 2021.

  Michael Levine
• Cover letter explaining the situation

  Existing licensee in good standing (Entity 182357, passed with A grade on initial inspection). Relocated to new facility. Requesting expedited inspection given June 30 deadline to vacate old location. Include copy of expired license.

  Michael Levine
• Send via USPS Certified Mail with Return Receipt

  Proof of submission date in case of delays. Keep the tracking number.

  Michael Levine
• Confirm Suffolk County permit shows 131 Heartland

  Call Suffolk County Dept. of Health Services: (631) 852-5800. If still listing Constance, update it.

  Michael Levine

NYSDAM On-Site Inspection

• NYSDAM inspector contacts you to schedule

  Based on 2021 experience, initial scheduling took ~5 months. As an existing licensee it should be faster. Follow up weekly if no contact within 2 weeks of mailing.

  Michael Levine
• Pre-inspection walkthrough with Sydney and Rick

  Walk the facility with the inspection checklist (Phase 2 table above) before the inspector arrives. Fix any issues found.

  Sydney Langhorn + Rick Gallo
• Have Sydney or Elena on-site during inspection

  They can answer food safety questions on the spot. Have the documentation binder ready at the front office.

  Sydney Langhorn / Elena Misoulis
• Address any corrective actions immediately

  If inspector finds issues, fix them the same day. Document with dated photos. Last time you got 2 minor marks — expect similar.

  Rick Gallo
• Receive license notices by mail — post on wall

  NYSDAM mails the license notice and sanitary inspection report. Both must be posted visibly at 131 Heartland.

  Sydney Langhorn

Final Cutover Checklist

• NYSDAM licenses issued for 131 Heartland

  Both Article 20-C and Article 28-D licenses received and posted at new facility.
• FDA registration shows 131 Heartland

  Confirmation from FURLS portal that address is updated.
• Suffolk County permit shows 131 Heartland

  Verified current and at correct address.
• SQF certificate address update scheduled

  Coordinate with SQF auditor for next cycle.
• Insurance COI reflects 131 Heartland

  Updated from Oxford Millin Insurance.
• All vendors, customers, carriers notified of address change

  Use the GFS Setup Packets notification template. Verify vendor accounts, customer records, and recurring shipments are updated.
• 50 Constance Ct fully vacated

  All equipment, inventory, and records moved to 131 Heartland. Keys returned. Lease terminated.