NEW facility Permit requirements:
• SF-5 Application for Permit to operate a food service establishment.
• Marion County Health Department Plan Review Form (MCHD Plan Review Form).
• Applicant must submit both forms at least 30 calendar days before proposed opening.
• Fees will apply in conjunction with forms listed above (see Environmental Health Fee Schedule).

TEMPORARY Permit requirements (for specified events):
• SF-SB Temporary Food Permit Application (must notify local Health Departments at least 14 days prior to an event). Applications submitted within the 14 days can be subject to Un-approval of permit request.
• Provide list of food items that will be sold at the event to the local health department.
• Fees will apply in conjunction with application (see Environmental Health Fee Schedule).

MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT (MFE) Permit requirements:
• The MFE must be operated in conjunction with a licensed, fixed-location food establishment that will be the servicing area for the MFE unit (Commissary).
• MFE Plan Review form.
• SF-5 Application for Permit to operate a food service establishment.
• Fees will apply in conjunction with forms listed above (see Environmental Health Fee Schedule).
• Applicant must submit both forms at least 30 calendar days before proposed opening.

Permits shall be issued to the applicant after:
• Properly completed applications are submitted within allowed time frame.
• Fees submitted (see Environmental Health Fee Schedule).
• All information requested from applicant are reviewed and approved by the local health department.
• A preoperational inspection of establishment is conducted by a Sanitarian of the local health department.

Please Note:
• All pe1mits are non-transferable.
• Post all permits in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.
• Individuals handling food in any manner must have valid food handler's card, which can be obtained through statefoodsafety.com website. (Fees will apply).
• Applicants and/or designees appointed by applicant should have a Person In Charge certificate (PIC). Please contact Environmental Health on how to acquire a PIC certificate.
• For ServSafe certification, please go to servsafe.com. (Fees will apply)