File a Food Safety Complaint
If you have experienced an issue at a restaurant or food establishment in Indiana, you can file a complaint with the state. Common complaints include foodborne illness, improper food handling, and unsanitary conditions.
To submit a complaint, visit the Indiana Food Protection Program and provide details about the incident: File a Food Complaint.
For more information, visit the Indiana Food Emergency Response page.
FDA Food Recalls & Safety Alerts
Stay informed about food safety recalls that may impact products sold in local stores and restaurants. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regularly updates recall lists due to contamination, mislabeling, or other food safety concerns.
Food Establishments
License Fees for Food Establishments
An annual license fee shall be levied upon each food establishment. License fees shall be paid annually, or for such lesser period as hereafter specified in accordance with the following classifications.
Annual Food Service Permit – $120.00 Business is open more than 6 months a year.
Prepackaged Foods Only – $60.00 Business sells prepackaged foods only.
Seasonal License 6 months or less – $60.00 Business is open less than 6 months a year.
Temporary Event – 1 Day Event – $25.00 2-14 Day Event – $50.00
Non-Profit Event – Operate less than 15 days a year (separate permit below)
All annual license or permit fees are due upon application for renewal received and/or postmarked no later than the 31st day of December of the year of expiration of the current license or permit. Payments and/or applications postmarked after that date are subject to the Penalty Fee.
Annual Food Service Permit – $240.00 Penalty Fee
Prepackaged Foods Only – $120.00 Penalty Fee
To file a food complaint, click here to create an account and describe the complaint.