Licensing and Permits
The goal of the environmental sanitation program is to prevent food and water-borne illnesses by licensing and inspecting public facilities.
Licensing and permit questions can be directed to HHSPublicHealthEH@outagamie.org.
Inspection reports are online
Obtain and Review Applicable Codes
Plan Review Process for Operators
All owners of a newly constructed establishment or new owners of an existing business must obtain a license before opening.
You must fill out an application:
License Application
After you submit this information you will be contacted by one of our sanitarians who will guide you through the next steps.
If you need assistance or can not fill out the form online, please call us at 920-832-5100.
Submit Fees
Once a sanitarian has reviewed your application, you will be asked to submit the required fees to the Outagamie County Public Health Division.
Schedule a Pre-Inspection
Contact Outagamie County Public Health at least two weeks before opening day to schedule a pre-inspection. Use this checklist(PDF, 103KB) as a guide to ensure the necessary items are present during the pre-inspection.
FAQs
When is a temporary restaurant license required?
Outagamie County Public Health Division issues temporary restaurant licenses to businesses or organizations that prepare, serve, or sell food to the public during events, celebrations, or sales promotions. Organizations such as youth groups, churches, and service clubs (non-profit) that prepare, serve or sell food to the public at more than 3 events during a 12 month period need to obtain a Temporary Restaurant permit.
The Temporary Restaurant Permit allows businesses or above listed organizations to prepare, serve or sell food at events, celebrations or sales promotions within Outagamie County (excluding the City of Appleton). Food service or sales is limited to 14 days for each event, celebration or sales promotion. However, the business or above listed organizations can participate in multiple events or celebrations throughout the state of Wisconsin during that 12 month period. The Temporary Restaurant permit expires annually on June 30.