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Permanent Food Service Establishments
A permanent food service establishment is a place where food is provided for service directly to the consumer in a fixed location. It is considered a permanent food service establishment whether the food is provided free of charge or sold, and whether the food is consumed on or off the premises. This includes restaurants, employee cafeterias, bakeries, espresso stands, take-outs, pizzerias, bars, senior centers, public and non-public schools, concession stands, or religious, fraternal and charitable organizations.
For a Temporary Event Permit, go to the Temporary Food Establishment page.
FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Prepare food in a kitchen that is approved and regularly inspected by the Snohomish County Health Department.
- Display your annual permit for customers and inspectors to see.
- All employees must be trained to handle food safely and have their Food Workers Card.
- Have the proper equipment to prepare and serve food safely.
- Have a safe water source and safe sewage disposal.
- Have a written policy on handwashing, no-bare-hand-contact, employee illness and emergency preparedness.
ANNUAL PERMIT FEES
Annual permit fees depend on the size of the facility and the type of food that will be served. Permits last for one year and expire on the last day of the month that is 12 full months after the date the permit is initially issued. Permits are non-transferable.
LOW RISK
All low-risk food service establishments | $400.00 Annual Permit Fee |
0-51 SEATS
Medium risk | $600.00 Annual Permit Fee |
High risk | $830.00 Annual Permit Fee |
51-150 SEATS
Medium risk | $695.00 Annual Permit Fee |
High risk | $955.00 Annual Permit Fee |
OVER 151 SEATS
Medium risk | $760.00 Annual Permit Fee |
High risk | $1035.00 Annual Permit Fee |
You will receive an annual invoice from the Snohomish County Health Department. Use the Invoice ID and Account ID on the top of the invoice to pay for your permit online.
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Food Safety
Physical Address
3020 Rucker Avenue
Suite 104
Everett, WA 98201
Phone: 425-339-5250Fax: 425-339-5254
Hours
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Please arrive no later than 3:30 p.m.Customer service counter
opens at 9:30 a.m. the first
and third Thursdays of every
month.