NNPH restructured food establishment permits into three risk levels (Risk Level 1 lowest through Risk Level 3 highest, based on food-handling complexity); a full-service restaurant is typically Risk Level 3. The prior FY22/23 named-permit categories (restaurant, bakery, bar, delicatessen, grocery store, snack bar) are superseded by this risk-level model. Verified from the NNPH EHS Fee Schedule PDF (two columns effective 7/1/2024 and 7/1/2025; the 7/1/2025 column is current).
Turnaround: null - specific turnaround not published on accessible pages
Apply via the Mobile Food Supplemental Application through NNPH. A commissary/base of operation (servicing area) is required. A separate Temporary Food Establishment - Annual Itinerant permit covers vendors operating at 5+ special events per year (High Risk $1,492 / Low Risk $1,237, eff. 7/1/2025).
| Category | Annual fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Caterer | — | No separate caterer permit line in the current (FY26) NNPH EHS Fee Schedule; a caterer is permitted as a food establishment by risk level (Risk Level 1 $327 / Risk Level 2 $454 / Risk Level 3 $1,291, eff. 7/1/2025), plus the one-time $683 application fee for new facilities. |
| Commissary / central kitchen | — | No separate commissary permit line in the current (FY26) NNPH EHS Fee Schedule; a commissary is permitted as a food establishment by risk level (see restaurant fees). Mobile/temporary units must operate from an approved commissary/servicing area per NNPH food regulations. |
| Temporary / special event | $183-$1,074 | TEMPORARY FOOD EVENT PERMITS (eff. 7/1/2025). Event Organizer Permit: $565 (1 day, 5 or fewer booths) / $820 (2-5 days or 6-20 booths) / $1,074 (5-7+ days or 20+ booths). Vendor Permit to Operate - High Risk: $183 (1-3 day) / $310 (4-7 day) / $565 (8-14 day); Low Risk: $218 (1-7 day) / $346 (8-14 day). Temporary Food Establishment - Annual Itinerant: High Risk $1,492 / Low Risk $1,237. Annual Producer/Sampling Permit $346. Special Event Permit to Operate (5,000+ attendees) Base Rate $1,619 plus $264/hr. Late fees 100-200% of the permit fee. Event organizers must apply at least 14 days prior, vendors at least 7 days prior; apply online. |
| Cottage food / exemption from inspection | $325 | Exemption from Inspection - Application (Exempt / Cottage Food / Farm to Fork) $325; Annual Certification $61 (eff. 7/1/2025). HACCP Plan initial review $1,340; Operational Plan initial review $702; Special Process Review hourly rate $264; Food Service Variance (permitted facility) $2,616. |