Who needs a permit?
Anyone who serves food to the public is required to have a permit.

Below you can find documents related to a variety of food establishments. Many of the documents require Adobe Acrobat.

Restaurants and bars ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Checklist for food establishments Food permit application checklist* Consumer advisory guidelines* Consumer advisory guidelines for seafood* Employee health policy* Brochure: Food Handler Protocols for Bartenders* KC Food Code* (8.36 MB) Plan review audit form*

Push cart units ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Checklist for food establishments Commissary agreement for Pushcarts and Mobile Units* Commissary log for Pushcarts and Mobile Units* KC Food Code* (8.36 MB) Push cart unit info booklet* Pushcart unit permit application* Route Sheet for push carts and mobile units*

Mobile units ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Checklist for food establishments Commissary agreement for Pushcarts and Mobile Units* Commissary log for Pushcarts and Mobile Units* KC Food Code* (8.36 MB) Mobile food unit brochure* Mobile food unit info booklet* Mobile food unit permit application* Route Sheet for push carts and mobile units*

Grocery and Convenience Stores, Concession Stands ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Checklist for food establishments KC Food Code* (8.36 MB) Plan review audit form*

Seasonal permits: Ice cream trucks, Frozen truck vendors, etc ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KC Food Code* (8.36 MB) Seasonal permit application*

Temporary events (fundraisers, weddings, etc.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Temporary events page Checklist for temporary event vendors* Checklist for temporary event coordinators* KC Food Code* (8.36 MB) Temporary event permit application* Temporary Food Event Operating Brochure*

How do I get a permit?
Fill out the appropriate application based on your type of operation. Make sure to fill this out completely and submit to the Health Department for review. Choose from one of the following permit applications.

Permit applications ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Food permit application* Mobile food unit permit application* Pushcart unit permit application* Seasonal permit application* Temporary event permit application* Catering permit application* Outdoor smoker, grill or BBQ permit application* Farmers market permit application* Farmers market permit FAQ* Sampling permit application* Sampling permit FAQ*

You must return your application to the Health Department at least 30 days prior to your planned opening date.

Please note: Filling out an application does not guarantee you permission to operate. You must contact the Health Department and speak with a food inspector in order to complete the application process.

Once I obtain a permit, is there a need for me to ever go through the process again?

Yes. Permits are issued annually. Every year the Health Department will invoice your restaurant for a permit renewal when it is nearing the permit expiration date. Return this invoice with your payment promptly to ensure your establishment remains permitted.

• Current fee schedule

Please call 816-513-6315 for more information or for assistance with applying for or renewing a permit.