Permitted Food Establishments
Fleming County Health Department
Food Service Establishments
Food service and retail food establishments are inspected two times per year along with any necessary follow-up inspections. The Local Health Department conducts inspections and regulates based on all pertinent and current health codes. All establishments must obtain a permit to operate and permit fees can be seen below.
For more information regarding the Kentucky Food Code and regulations, visit the Food Safety Branch website:
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Food Service Establishment Permit Fees
Annual Permit: $125
1-25 seats: $75
26-50 seats: $125
51-100 seats: $155
101-200 seats: $185
201 + seats: $215
(+) Drive Through Window: $155
(+) Catering: $135
Statewide Mobile Food Unit: $200
Limited Food Concessions: $125
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Retail Food Store Fees
0-1,000 sq feet: $90
1,001-10,000 square feet: $155
10,001-20,000 square feet: $215
20,001-30,000 square feet: $250
>30,001 square feet: $375
Mobile Retail Food Store: $60
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Temporary Food Service/Events
*Permit must be obtained at least 2 days prior to the event*
1–3 day event: $60
4-7 day event: $90
8-14 day event: $125
Farmers Market: $100
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Bed and Breakfast
Full breakfast: $87
Continental breakfast: $67
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Common resources needed for food establishments can be found here:
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Home-based Processing
- dried herbs
- spices
- nuts
- candy (candy shall be produced without alcohol, and made with no bare-hand contact)
- dried grains
- granola that may be made with dried grains
- trail or snack mix that may be made with dried fruit, nuts, or seeds
- whole fruits and vegetables
- dried or freeze-dried fruits and vegetables
- mixed-greens
- jams & jellies (low-acid, low-sugar, and savory jams & jellies should be approved through the UK Microprocessing program)
- sweet sorghum syrup
- maple syrup
- preserves
- fruit butter
- bread
- fruit pies
- pecan pies
- cakes
- cookies
- popcorn that may be plain or has added seasonings.
*Labels are required for products and must be approved by the state*
For more information on Home-Based Processing:
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Microprocessing
Microprocessors must grow a primary product ingredient. Microprocesses food products may be sold at farmers markets, certified roadside stands, or from the microprocessor facility. Several steps are required before your application can be submitted to the Food Safety Branch. Microprocessors must attend a Homebased Microprocessor (HBM) workshop. For inquiries regarding course dates, contact the UK Extension service at 859- 257 1812.
For more information on Micro processing: Microprocessing – Cabinet for Health and Family Services (ky.gov)
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Commercial Manufacturing
The Food Manufacturing Program oversees businesses that formulate and process food for wholesale distribution and grain storage
facilities and food storage warehouses. All Kentucky area food inspectors are registered sanitarians credentialed by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration.
For more information:
If you are interested in making a product for wholesale or retail:
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Vending Companies and Machines
This program deals with machines that dispense potentially hazardous foods and drinks that are not prepackaged. Machines are inspected once every three years.
Annual Fees:
Commissary: $125
1-25 machines: $60
26-50 machines: $90
51-100 machines: $125
101-150 machines: $155
151 or more machines: $250
