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Food Establishments

Food service establishments and mobile food service operations must be permitted by obtaining annual or daily licenses to operate in Kosciusko County.  Permits are non refundable unless event is official cancelled.

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IF YOU ARE A NON FOR PROFIT  YOU CAN NOT DO THE ONLINE APPLICATION IT WILL CHARGE YOU!  

If you are wanting a yearly food permit for a mobile unit you MUST talk to a food inspector BEFORE applying for your food permit.

Fees:

  • Daily Food  Permits are $15.00 each, plus a $1.00 postage
  • Yearly Food Permits are $50.00, plus a $1.00 postage

Information:

  • The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) Rule 410 IAC 7-22 took effect on January 1, 2005.
  • During the 2020 legislative session, House Enrolled Act 1210 (HEA 1210) was passed, making changes to the law on which the Certification of Food Handler Requirements rule, 410 IAC 7-22, was based.
  • Establishments that meet menu requirements are required to have at least one certified food safety/protection manager on staff. This certification must come from an ANSI-accredited certification program.
  • All other retail food establishments that perform open handling of food  are recommended to obtain a food handler certificate. All home-based vendors are required to obtain a certified food handler certificate from an ANSI-accredited certification program.
  • If you have questions regarding your establishment's need for a certified food safety/protection manager or certified food handler please contact the Health Department at 574-372-2354
  • Visit https://www.in.gov/health/food-protection/food-protection-manager-certification/ for more information about the certified food safety/protection manager and certified food handler requirements and a list of entities offering training.

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