Submit application and fee to the City Clerk's Office address, listed on the application.
For new or remodeled establishments, send a copy of the kitchen plans to: Environmental Health Division, 2300 S. Park St. Suite 2010, Madison, WI, 53713 or email LEadmin@publichealthmdc.com.
You will get your license after your application and fee are processed and we do a pre-inspection.
For questions or to schedule a pre-inspection, call us at (608) 242-6515 or email LEadmin@publichealthmdc.com
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*Licensing Fees
A licensing fee is paid to get an annual food and drink license. The fee is based on anticipated gross annual food sales and food handling complexity. There is also a one-time pre-inspection fee which covers:
The cost of reviewing plans.
Consulting with a Sanitarian on equipment installation and proper design and construction of the facility.
On-site evaluation of the facility prior to issuing the permit.