Inspection Department

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The Fond du Lac County Health Department (FCHD) is an agent for the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. We regulate and license food service establishments, public swimming pools and other water attractions, lodging facilities, campgrounds, recreational education camps, tattoo and body piercing establishments, food vending operations, and school food service programs.

Our program goal is to have establishments that provide safe food and recreational opportunities for those who live, work, and visit Fond du Lac County.

Your facility may NOT begin operations or sell, prepare, or store food until your business has been inspected and the license is released. The Health Department requires at least 30 days prior to planned operational date.

Do I need a license to operate my business?

How do I obtain a license?

a. Complete the application form appropriate for the business that you are planning to operate.

Food service (Restaurant, bar, etc.): Retail Food Establishment Application
- Fond du Lac County Health Department Information for new retail food establishments
- Retail Food Complexity Calculator - establishment Not Serving Meals
- Retail Food Complexity Calculator - establishment Serving Meal
Food Truck: Mobile Food Establishment Application
Temporary food service (for carnivals, fairs, short term events): Transient Food Application
Who Needs a Transient Retail Food Establishment Permit?

Lodging (hotels, motels, B&B's, short term rentals); Campgrounds; Recreational Camps; Swimming pools (pools, hot tubs, water attractions); Body Art shops: Lodging, Recreational Facility and Body Art Application
Special Event Campgrounds: Special Event Campground Application

b. Complete a Plan Review Checklist.

Review the the building plan of the establishment. The entire establishment must comply with State and local regulations, including zoning regulations: Fond du Lac County Plan Review Checklist

c. Complete a menu review if the establishment will be serving food items.

d. Schedule a Pre-Inspection with the Health Department

Call 920-929-3085 and ask to talk to someone from the Environmental Health Program.

How much will it cost?

Pre-Inspection Fees:
- A one-time, pre-inspection fee is required prior to approval of the license.
- This charge is required when:
  - A new establishment is opened.
  - There is a change of ownership of an existing establishment.
Annual Fees:
- All Fond du Lac County Health Department licenses expire each year on June 30th.
- Health permits run from July 1 to June 30 and the fee is not pro-rated.

What is the fee schedule?

What if I have a safety concern about a licensed establishment?

Additional Resources

Fond du Lac County Health Department is located at the City/County Government Center on the 3rd floor

Office Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday through Friday
Phone: 920-929-3085
Fax: 920-929-3102
Email: Click here