Food Establishments

Food Establishments

The Henry County Health Department works to ensure food sold and served in our community is safe, prepared under sanitary conditions, and meets state and local regulations. We regulate both retail food establishments (restaurants, grocery stores, school cafeterias, etc.), temporary food establishments (food vendors at fairs, festivals, and special events) and mobile food establishments (food trucks).

Retail Food Establishments

How to Apply

To operate a retail food establishment in Henry County, you must complete the Retail Food Establishment Permit Application and submit it to the Henry County Health Department Environmental Division.

Steps:

1. Complete Application
   • Include the establishment name, owner/operator contact info, location, and menu type.
2. Include Certified Food Handler Information
   • At least one certified food handler must be registered for your facility.
3. Submit with Payment
   • Payment must accompany the application. Permits are non-transferable and must be renewed annually.

Retail Food Permit

Temporary Food Establishments

Temporary food permits are required for any event where food will be prepared, served, or sold to the public on a temporary basis (such as fairs, festivals, and community events).

Steps:

1. Complete Temporary Food Establishment Permit Application
   • Include menu, event location, dates, and contact information.
2. Follow the Temporary Food Establishment Checklist
   • Ensure proper handwashing facilities, food storage temperatures, equipment sanitizing, and protection from contamination.
3. Submit Application and Payment

Temporary Permit Application

Temporary Food Establishment Checklist

Event Coordinators
If you are coordinating an event with multiple vendors, you must distribute the Temporary Food Establishment Event Coordinator Memo to all vendors and ensure they submit their applications in advance.

Temporary Food Establishment Event Coordinator Memo

Mobile Food Establishments

Mobile food establishment permits are required for all food trucks or cully contained units that operate within the county.

Mobile Food Establishments Permit Application

General Food Information

• Retail Food Establishments Sanitation Requirements 
• Certified Food Protection Manager