Ohio-standardized risk Level 1 (lowest) through Level 4 (highest). Non-commercial establishments pay roughly 50% of the commercial rate. A 25% late fee applies to applications/payments not postmarked by March 1. Fees confirmed on the county environmental-health-fees page as of 2026-08-10.
Turnaround: Warren County asks for 30 days to act on submitted plan review applications
Mobile license priced by risk; a commissary/servicing base is required under Ohio law.
| Category | Annual fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Caterer | Licensed as an FSO at Level 4 (highest risk): commercial less than 25,000 sq ft $578.00; 25,000 sq ft or greater $1,203.00 | Ohio classifies catering food service operations as a Level IV activity; priced on the FSO risk schedule. |
| Bakery / food processing | null - wholesale operations and home bakeries are licensed by the Ohio Dept. of Agriculture, not the county. A retail bakery is licensed as an RFE on the risk schedule (commercial less than 25,000 sq ft Level 1 $228.00 up to Level 4 $578.00). | Ohio splits wholesale/home bakery (ODA) from retail bakery (RFE). |
| Grocery / market with deli | Retail Food Establishment (RFE) on the same risk schedule as restaurants: commercial less than 25,000 sq ft $228.00 (Level 1), $253.00 (Level 2), $453.00 (Level 3), $578.00 (Level 4); 25,000 sq ft or greater $303.00-$1,203.00 by level | Ohio licenses grocery/markets as RFE; a deli/prep area raises the risk level. |
| Temporary / seasonal event | $100.00 (Temporary FSO/RFE); $50.00 (Non-Commercial Temporary) | Flat temporary FSO/RFE license fees; non-commercial pays half. |
| Pushcart / mobile vending | High-Risk Mobile FSO/RFE $178.00; Low-Risk Mobile $103.00. Vending $17.65 per location. | Mobile license priced by risk; a commissary/servicing base is required. Vending is a separate line. |