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To begin the process of receiving a license to operate a retail food facility, you must first complete and submit a Plan Review Application to Columbus Public Health, along with a set of the facility plans and a plan review fee. The Plan Review Application must be submitted and approved before any construction or renovation work begins.

The Plan Review Application and Starting a Food Business Guide are designed to assist you with the layout of the facility, the equipment you will need and the food preparation processes required to be able to serve a safe food product to your customers. For other food safety topics, go to Food Safety Program.

Cost

Plan Review Fees

Location

Columbus Public Health

Hours

Monday - Friday 7:45 am to 4:45 pm.

Forms and Applications

Food Facility Plan Review Application

Starting a Food Business Guide

Contact Us

(614) 645-7538
Health@columbus.gov