State fee schedule (Iowa Code Ch. 137F / IAC 481-30.7). New applications and renewals that don't report prior-year gross sales pay the maximum $400. At least one certified food protection manager (CFPM) required.
Licensed in the county where the unit is stored and serviced (not necessarily where it operates). Commissary/base of operations required.
| Category | Annual fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery / market with deli | $150 (annual gross sales < $250,000) / $300 ($250,000-$750,000) / $400 (> $750,000) (Retail Food Establishment license) | State DIAL Retail Food Establishment fee tiers (grocery/market); distinct from the Food Service Establishment (restaurant) tiers. |
| Pushcart / mobile vending | $250 per year (Mobile Food Unit license, statewide) | Single statewide DIAL license; licensed in the county where the unit is stored/serviced. |
| Temporary / seasonal event | null - Iowa Temporary Food Establishment license (operating <=14 consecutive days at a fair/festival/event) fee not confirmed against DIAL's published schedule; confirm with DIAL Food & Consumer Safety (515-281-6538 / [email protected]) | Related low-volume categories: Unattended Food Establishment $75-$150 by sales; Vending Machine license $50 first machine + $10 each additional. |