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Applications & Forms

Interested in starting a new facility that may need a food license? Different types of licenses are issued depending on the type of facility you are interested in opening. All food facilities are required to adhere to the State of Ohio Uniform Safety Code https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-administrative-code/chapter-3717-1 Below is a brief summary of requirements for different types of facilities we license with associated applications.  Prior to submitting any fees or applications, please reach out to the Environmental Department at 419-334-6373 or info@scpublichealth.com to determine what application or fee is applicable. 

 

Brick and Mortar Facility

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Restaurants, bars, catering facilities, food delivery sales operations, day cares, hospitals, nursing homes, grocery stores, gas stations, bulk food stores, and convenience stores are some examples of facilities that would require a food license. Per Ohio Administrative Code 3701-21-03 “No person, association, organization, corporation, or government operation will construct, install, provide, equip, or extensively alter a food service operation until facility layout and equipment specifications have been submitted to and approved in writing by the licensor.” If you are interested in opening a facility, the first step is to complete a Plan Review Application. Once we receive a completed application, Sandusky County Public Health has 30 Days to review the application and determine if applicable regulations are met.

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Brick and Mortar Plan Review Application​

Mobile Facility

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To operate legally in Ohio, a mobile food operation, such as a food truck, must be inspected and licensed by Sandusky County Public Health before its first time operating each licensing year and it must receive at least one annual standard inspection as part of ongoing compliance. If you are interested in obtaining a mobile food license, the first step is to complete a plan review application.  Once we receive a completed application, Sandusky County Public Health has 30 Days to review the application and determine if applicable regulations are met

 

Mobile Plan Review Application

Temporary Facility

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For the short-term preparation and sale of food at a local fair, festival, or event, a temporary food license can be obtained. This type of food license is only valid for 5 consecutive days at the same location.  An owner is only permitted to acquire 10 temporary permits in one licensing year. Temporary facilities must be self-sufficient and are subject to the same rules and regulations as brick-and-mortar facilities.  Any foods that are from an unapproved source will be subject to embargo or voluntary discarding by the owner with no refunds. All temporary plan review packets must be submitted 10 days prior to the start of the event.​

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Temporary Food Application

Cottage Foods and Home Bakeries

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For more information regarding Cottage Foods and Home Bakeries, please visit the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s website from the links below.

Updated on 3/18/26

Sandusky County Public Health can be contacted 24 hours a day in the event of an after-hours public health emergency. 

After hours call the Sandusky County Sheriff’s Dispatch at 419-334-6433 and ask to speak to a Public Health Official.

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Public health emergencies could include:

An immediate environmental health hazard (e.g. drinking water contamination), An infectious disease of immediate public health concern,

(a Class A reportable disease, which requires disease reporters to contact the health department immediately by phone)

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