Calhoun County Health Department, Environmental Health Division (Alabama Dept. of Public Health - ADPH delegates permitting/inspection to the county) · department site →
Fees change often — always confirm the current amount with the department before you budget.
Confirm the authority for your exact address. Some cities run their own health division, and building, planning, fire, sewer/grease and business-license approvals are separate even when Calhoun County Health Department, Environmental Health Division (Alabama Dept. of Public Health - ADPH delegates permitting/inspection to the county) issues the health permit.
About 210 food & drinking establishments operate here, serving a population of about 116,429. (U.S. Census 2023 estimate; County Business Patterns 2022, NAICS 722)
Last verified: 2026-08-17 — we re-confirmed the serving authority, its contact, and that the fees below match the current published schedule. Fee schedules may carry an earlier effective date (shown per fee); local ordinances & amendments aren’t individually reviewed, so confirm current rules with the authority having jurisdiction.See something out of date? Report an update →
Restaurant / food-facility permit
Food Establishment Permit (Food/Food Service Establishment)
ADPH / Calhoun County does not publish a food-establishment permit fee schedule online
a valid permit is required per ADPH Chapter 420-3-22. Contact the county Environmental Health office (256-237-4324) for current fees
Alabama regulates food establishments statewide under ADPH rules but sets/collects fees at the county level; Calhoun-specific amounts are not published
Plan review — required
Calhoun County plan-review fee not published online
Fees/payment and forms are on the department site; application steps vary by concept — see the checklist below.
Local food-service market
About 210 food & drinking establishments serve ~116,429 residents in Calhoun County — one per ~554 residents, denser than the Alabama average (one per ~692).
U.S. Census 2023 population; County Business Patterns 2022 (NAICS 722).
Watch out for
ADPH Environmental Health rules are Chapter 420-3-22 (Food Establishment Sanitation)
Permitting and inspection are handled by the Calhoun County Health Department, 3400 McClellan Blvd., Anniston, AL 36201 (256-237-4324)
ADPH county temporary-food guidelines published elsewhere in Alabama commonly cite $50 for a temporary food service permit applied for 14+ days in advance
Other food-service permits in this jurisdiction
Category
Annual fee
Notes
Grocery / market with deli
not published online; retail markets fall under ADPH food establishment permitting handled by the county
Contact Calhoun County Environmental Health (256-237-4324)
Pushcart / mobile vending
county-set mobile food unit fee not published online
ADPH sets statewide mobile food unit standards; county collects the fee
Temporary / seasonal event
Calhoun-specific fee not published; ADPH county temporary-food guidelines elsewhere in Alabama commonly cite $50 when applied for 14+ days in advance
Equipment your Calhoun County plan review will check
Health-department plan review looks for specific, code-compliant fixtures. Compare spec-filtered options, then confirm counts and sizes with your local requirements. See the full list in what equipment a commercial kitchen requires.
ADPH / Calhoun County does not publish a food-establishment permit fee schedule online; a valid permit is required per ADPH Chapter 420-3-22. Contact the county Environmental Health office (256-237-4324) for current fees These are annual health-permit fees, usually tiered by seating or size; confirm your exact category with the department.
Is plan review required in Calhoun County?
Yes — plan review is required before you build or remodel a food facility. Typical fees: Calhoun County plan-review fee not published online
Do I need a commissary for a food truck in Calhoun County?
In most cases, yes — most mobile units must operate from an approved commissary; confirm exemptions with the department. ADPH sets statewide mobile food unit standards but delegates permits/inspection to the county health department
Who issues food permits in Calhoun County?
Food permits here are issued by Calhoun County Health Department, Environmental Health Division (Alabama Dept. of Public Health - ADPH delegates permitting/inspection to the county). See the department site for current details.
Are city building and fire approvals separate?
Yes — building, plumbing, mechanical and fire approvals are always separate from the health permit and are often handled by different offices.
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