FOOD LICENSE FEES, FORMS, & APPLICATIONS
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Central District Health Environmental Health Specialists permit and inspect all regulated food establishments and review plans for new and remodeled food establishments.
Submit completed forms to EHApps@cdh.idaho.gov. For questions, use the CDH contact form below.
NOTE: Applications must be submitted at least 30 days before the planned opening of a new establishment or a change of ownership. New construction or extensive remodels prior to opening may require more than 30 days for a plan review process. Submit completed forms to EHApps@cdh.idaho.gov.
Long-Term Food Establishment Fees, Applications and Guidance (Annual Food Establishment License)
Long-Term Food Establishment Fees – July 2022
- All Permanent food establishments except those with more than two licenses on one premise: $200
- Food establishments with more than two licenses on one premise: $250
Guidance Documents
Food Safety Operational Plan Review
Food Establishment Requirements Outline – Dec 2023
Request for Variance – Instructions – Dec 2023
Request for Variance Proposal
Mobile Food Establishment Fees, Applications and Guidance
Applications
Mobile Food Establishment Fees – July 2022
- Full Service without commissary: $80
- Full Service with commissary: $100
Guidance Documents
- Mobile Food Operational Plan – Oct 2023
- Mobile Food Plan Review Packet – Dec 2023
- Mobile Food Requirements Table – Jan 2024
- Commissary Agreement
- Water Truck Guidelines – Dec 2023
- Sno Shack Policy / Shaved Ice / Italian Ice – Dec 2023
Temporary Food Establishments Fees, Applications and Guidance
Temporary events include parades, street fairs, festivals, and similar events that operate for a specific term not to exceed 14 consecutive days.
Normally, the applicant does not qualify for a permanent license. At the end of the event, the establishment will be removed from the premises.
The annual Food Establishment License issued to restaurants and caterers for their permanent location or commissary is not applicable to a Temporary Food Establishment at events.
Applications
Temporary Food Establishment License / Special Events Information – Nov 2023
Temporary Food Establishment License Application
Temporary Food Establishment Fees – July 2022
- Operating for one day: $35
- Operating for two-three days: $45
- Operating for four days or multiple events: $80
Guidance
- Temporary Food Manual – Oct 2023
- Notification for Special Event – Information – Dec 2023
- Notification for Special Event – Application
- DEQ – Portable Sanitation Units
- Guidelines for Sampling Demos – Dec 2023
- Seafood Sales – Dec 2023
- Farmers Markets / City Markets / Similar Events Information – Dec 2023
- Farmers Market No Dogs Poster #1 – Nov 2023
- Farmers Market No Dogs Poster #2 – Nov 2023
- Food Safety Notice – Oct 2023
- No Bare Hands Poster – Dec 2023
- Petting Zoo Guidelines – Dec 2023
Cottage Foods Applications and Guidance
Frequently Asked Questions About Cottage Foods – Oct 2023
Cottage Foods Fact Sheet – Oct 2023
Cottage Foods Assessment Form – Oct 2023
Cottage Foods Poster 1 – Oct 2023
Cottage Foods Poster 2 – Oct 2023
IDHW – Cottage Foods
Food Processing Applications and Guidance
Food Processing Facility Information Requirements – Dec 2023
Food Processing and Distributing – Requirements for Licensing – Nov 2023
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Worksheets – Nov 2023
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plan Development – Dec 2023
Reduced Oxygen Packaging for Retail Sale – Dec 2023
ISDA – Starting a Specialty Food Business in Idaho: A Comprehensive Guide – English | Spanish
RESOURCES
Growler Stations Flier – Nov 2023 – Compliance for Refilling Returnable Containers
DEQ – Technical Guidance Manual
IDHW – Idaho Food Safety Manual
IDHW – Idaho Food Safety Manual – Spanish
IDHW – Idaho Food Code
Legislature – Idaho Statutes - (Search For Title 39 Health and Safety. Chapter 16 includes the Food Establishment Act)
FAQS
Plan Review Fee: $100
USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) 2nd Inspection: $200
Late Fee Jan 1-15: $35
Late Fee After Jan 15: $70
License Reinstatement: $18
Request for Variance (/Hour): $50
Compliance Conference (/Hour): $100
Enforcement and Legal Fees (/Hour): $150
CONTACT
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Food Safety Program
208-327-7499
Contacts by County
Ada County
Boise, Eagle, Garden City, Hidden Springs, Kuna, Meridian, Star
Area code 83642:
208-327-8584
Area codes 83669, 83616, 83714:
208-327-8587
Area codes 83703, 83709:
208-327-8530
Area codes 83703, 83709:
208-327-8537
Area codes 83704, 83713:
208-327-8620
Area codes 83705, 83706:
208-327-8527
Boise County
Banks, Crouch, Garden Valley, Horseshoe Bend, Idaho City, Lowman, Placerville
208-327-8532
Elmore County
Atlanta, Featherville, Glens Ferry, Hammett, Mountain Home, Pine
208-580-6004
Valley County
Cascade, Donnelly, Lake Fork, McCall, Smiths Ferry, Yellow Pine
208-321-2247