Retail Food Establishments
The Indiana State Food law requires that all food establishments be registered through the state or the county health department. The county health departments have jurisdiction over a retail food establishment. Please contact the Switzerland County Health Department for more information on starting a NEW retail food establishment.
Fees
Food Permits are $50.00/annually
(Permits expire Dec. 31 of each calendar year)
*All establishments MUST have a Certified Food Handler. Click here to visit our page about Certified Food Handler Certifications.
IAC 410-7-24, Section 110, requires that plans be submitted to the regulatory authority. To ensure that your plans are complete please fill out the Plan Review Questionnaire Form and the Application for Plan Review Form.
The plans should include:
The intended menu to be served
The anticipated volume of the food to be stored, prepared, and sold or served
The proposed layout, mechanical schematics, construction materials and finish schedule
The proposed equipment types, manufacturers, model numbers, locations, dimensions, performance capacities, and installation specifications.
Other information as required by the regulatory authority for the review of the proposed construction, conversion or modifications and procedures for operating a retail food establishment.
After submitting the above forms and upon approval, you will fill out the Local Permit Application to be permitted. IAC 410-7-24, Section 107 states that the retail food establishment shall notify the regulatory authority with intent to operate at least thirty (30) days prior to registering under the rule.
Submit completed forms to the Switzerland County Health Department.
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