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Local permits & fees

Henrico County, VA — Commercial Kitchen Permits

Virginia Department of Health - Henrico Health District (statewide VDH fee schedule; permit issued/collected by the local health department) · department site →
Fees change often — always confirm the current amount with the department before you budget.

Restaurant / food-facility permit

Foodservice Permit (Food Establishment Permit)
$40 (annual)

Uniform statewide VDH fee; submitted to the local health department. Permit application due at least 30 days prior to opening.

Plan review — required

$40

Turnaround: Submit at least 30 days prior to opening

Plan-review details & forms →

Food truck / mobile permit

Mobile Foodservice Permit
$40

Mobile foodservice plan review also required and submitted to Henrico Health Department.

How to apply

Forms & applications

Watch out for

  • STATE fee schedule (VDH) - flat $40 plan review + $40 permit applies statewide, administered locally
  • Temporary Food Establishment permit $40 (apply at least 10 calendar days prior to operation)
  • Some manufacturers/packers regulated by VDACS rather than VDH
  • Henrico Health Department contact (804) 501-4529

Other food-service permits in this jurisdiction

CategoryAnnual feeNotes
Temporary / seasonal event$40Virginia Temporary Food Establishment permit (statewide VDH fee); apply at least 10 calendar days prior to operation.
Pushcart / mobile vending$40Mobile Foodservice Permit (statewide VDH fee); mobile plan review also required.
Virginia statewide rules
Who licenses you, reciprocity, and the state regime.
What equipment you need
Build a tailored equipment checklist for your concept.
Permits & plan review, explained
The stack of approvals before you open.
Sources: www.vdh.virginia.gov · henrico.gov · observed 2026-08-07