Cattaraugus County, NY Food Facility Permits & Fees
Restaurants and food trucks.
Cattaraugus County Health Department (Environmental Health) · department site →
Fees change often — always confirm the current amount with the department before you budget.
Cattaraugus County food-facility health permits run about $105–$260 annually, depending on size or sales volume. Plan review runs about $80–$130. Confirm the exact amount with Cattaraugus County Health Department (Environmental Health) 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 Cattaraugus County Health Department (Environmental Health) issues the health permit.
About 178 food & drinking establishments operate here, serving a population of about 75,600. (U.S. Census 2023 estimate; County Business Patterns 2022, NAICS 722)
Last verified: 2026-08-18 — 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amendments aren’t individually reviewed, so confirm current rules with the authority having jurisdiction.See something out of date?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 →
Per Local Law No; 2-2024 (Act 112-2024), fees effective January 1, 2024. Temporary Food: Low $55, Medium $65, High $85 (+$30 surcharge if applied within 5 days of event)
No separate mobile line item; mobile/vending operations are permitted under the Food Service Establishment risk categories
How to apply
See the department site above.
Fees/payment and forms are on the department site; application steps vary by concept — see the checklist below.
How Cattaraugus County’s permit cost compares
At about $105/year, Cattaraugus County’s restaurant health permit is below the New York median ($150) and below the U.S. median ($125) — higher than about 46% of U.S. counties.
Ranked 7th-lowest of 31 New York counties by permit cost.
Comparison uses the lowest published annual restaurant-permit figure in each county; confirm your exact tier with the department.
Local food-service market
About 178 food & drinking establishments serve ~75,600 residents in Cattaraugus County — one per ~425 residents, denser than the New York average (one per ~445).
U.S. Census 2023 population; County Business Patterns 2022 (NAICS 722).
Budget the permit stack
Start with ~$105 annual health permit + $80 plan review.
Plus building, fire, and business-license fees that vary locally — use the cost calculators and the checklist below to budget the full stack.
Equipment your Cattaraugus 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.
This is a typical sequence — confirm the exact sequence with your authority having jurisdiction.
Confirm whether Cattaraugus County or another local jurisdiction (city/district) handles your exact address.
Confirm zoning and permitted use.
Prepare your menu and scaled plans.
Include an equipment schedule with ANSI/NSF spec sheets.
Submit water-heater and hood documentation.
Pay plan-review fees.
Respond to plan-check corrections.
Obtain Environmental Health plan approval.
Obtain building, plumbing, mechanical and fire approvals.
Schedule rough-plumbing, pre-final and final health inspections.
Pay the operating-permit / application fees.
Receive approval before storing or preparing food.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a food permit in Cattaraugus County?
High Risk: 0-50 seats $185, 51-100 seats $210, 101+ seats/Catering $260; Moderate Risk $160; Low Risk $105 (annual) These are annual health-permit fees, usually tiered by seating or size; confirm your exact category with the department.
Is plan review required in Cattaraugus County?
Yes — plan review is required before you build or remodel a food facility. Typical fees: New Construction $130; Renovation $80
Do I need a commissary for a food truck in Cattaraugus County?
In most cases, yes — most mobile units must operate from an approved commissary; confirm exemptions with the department. No separate mobile line item; mobile/vending operations are permitted under the Food Service Establishment risk categories
Who issues food permits in Cattaraugus County?
Food permits here are issued by Cattaraugus County Health Department (Environmental Health). 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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