Failure Case 2: "Rework required" due to incorrect kitchen door specifications

Opening a hotel requires numerous procedures, such as obtaining a hotel business license, a restaurant business license, and a late-night restaurant business notification.

The key to obtaining these permits is not just the preparation of necessary documents, but also whether the building structure and facilities themselves meet the requirements.
However, in reality, we often receive inquiries when preparations for opening are well underway and there is still six months to a year left, and the building is often almost complete at that point.

In this case, some construction work may need to be redone because the structure or equipment does not meet the permit requirements.

Case Studies

The kitchens of hotels with attached restaurants require a structure that separates the kitchen from the seating area.

In one case, the health center had requested a "flapping door (western door)," but a "flip-up door" was installed during construction, and the completion inspection found it to be non-compliant.

It took about a week to redo the construction and re-inspect it, which affected the opening schedule.

Main criteria confirmed by health center inspections

If you plan to set up a cafe, restaurant, or other food service establishment within your hotel, you will need to pass rigorous inspections by the public health center and obtain a business license.

At that time, we will provide a detailed explanation of the mandatory requirements stipulated by law regarding kitchen equipment and staffing.

The existence of unique local rules that differ from one municipality to another.

It's important to note that in addition to the nationwide standards based on the Food Sanitation Act, some local governments may have their own unique rules.

For example, the specific requirements set by public health centers may vary depending on the region, such as the placement of toilets around the seating area and the specific installation requirements for kitchen equipment.

If construction proceeds based solely on nationwide uniform standards, there is a possibility of receiving unexpected criticism during the final inspection.
To prevent increased costs due to rework and delays in opening, it is essential to visit the relevant public health center from the initial design stage and consult with them in advance about the plan.

Expert perspective

In this case, close coordination with the public health center can prevent any deficiencies from occurring just before opening.
Even small differences can affect permission, so it is important to have the public health center check with an administrative scrivener, who will act as your agent for business license applications, from the early planning stages.

At Support Administrative Scriveners Corporation, we attend discussions with the government from the design stage onwards and provide support to prevent future risks of obtaining permits.

Since we can discuss any concerns with the public health center in advance from an expert perspective, applications and on-site inspections can proceed smoothly.

[Summary]Early consultation is the best way to reduce costs

When opening a hotel, not only the permit procedures but also the "building structure and facilities" are closely related.
Depending on the operator's vision, general structural and equipment requirements may no longer be met, and in many cases, once the building is completed and there are only six months until the hotel's scheduled opening, it is difficult to make corrections, resulting in lost time and money.

Support Administrative Scriveners Corporation has ample experience in dealing with large hotels, and can participate from the planning and design stage, providing total support for "equipment design and obtaining permits according to the services you want to provide."

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　　　　　　Person in charge: Junpei Tsukamoto