Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH), Consumer Health Service; fee schedule in OAC 310:250-3-1 (food code OAC 310:257) · department site →
Fees change often — always confirm the current amount with the department before you budget.
Kay County food-facility health permits run about $125–$425 annually, depending on size or sales volume. Plan review runs about $425. Confirm the exact amount with Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH), Consumer Health Service; fee schedule in OAC 310:250-3-1 (food code OAC 310:257) 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 Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH), Consumer Health Service; fee schedule in OAC 310:250-3-1 (food code OAC 310:257) issues the health permit. Oklahoma sets food-establishment permit fees at the state level; Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH), Consumer Health Service; fee schedule in OAC 310:250-3-1 (food code OAC 310:257) is the licensing authority. If your city or county runs its own health department, local fees and rules may also apply — confirm for your exact address.
About 80 food & drinking establishments operate here, serving a population of about 43,641. (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amendments aren’t individually reviewed, so confirm current rules with the authority having jurisdiction.See something out of date?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 →
Restaurant / food-facility permit
Food establishment permit / license (state-set)
Food service, manufacturing, or wholesale establishment (restaurants):
Initial license $425.00
Renewal $335.00
Late Renewal $375.00. Reduced class for State-Operated/Non-Profit/Health Facilities (not exempt): Initial $175 / Renewal $125 / Late $150. Seasonal (<
Set at the state level by Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH), Consumer Health Service; fee schedule in OAC 310:250-3-1 (food code OAC 310:257); a single statewide fee schedule; Effective OAC 310:250-3-1 (current OSDH fee schedule; amended 2021-2022 rulemaking); Where a city or county runs its own health department it may set local fees instead
Plan review — check locally
$425.00 plan review application fee (required for new establishments/plans)
How inspection results are scored/posted here is pending verification — ask the department.
Food truck / mobile permit
Mobile food establishment (state-set)
Mobile food establishments are licensed under the '
Food service'
classification (Initial $425 / Renewal $335)
plan review fee waived for mobile/pushcart units selling only pre-packaged food with no on-site prep
State-set mobile-food fee; confirm commissary and local requirements
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 Kay County’s permit cost compares
At about $125/year, Kay County’s restaurant health permit is about the Oklahoma median ($125) and about the U.S. median ($125) — higher than about 57% of U.S. counties.
Ranked 34th-lowest of 77 Oklahoma 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 80 food & drinking establishments serve ~43,641 residents in Kay County — one per ~546 residents, denser than the Oklahoma average (one per ~619).
U.S. Census 2023 population; County Business Patterns 2022 (NAICS 722).
Budget the permit stack
Start with ~$125 annual health permit.
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 Kay 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 Kay 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 Kay County?
Food service, manufacturing, or wholesale establishment (restaurants): Initial license $425.00; Renewal $335.00; Late Renewal $375.00. Reduced class for State-Operated/Non-Profit/Health Facilities (not exempt): Initial $175 / Renewal $125 / Late $150. Seasonal (<=180 days) = $250; Multi-Seasonal (365 days) = $425 initial / $335 renewal These are annual health-permit fees, usually tiered by seating or size; confirm your exact category with the department.
Is plan review required in Kay County?
Plan review may apply; check locally with the department. Typical fees: $425.00 plan review application fee (required for new establishments/plans)
Do I need a commissary for a food truck in Kay County?
In most cases, yes — most mobile units must operate from an approved commissary; confirm exemptions with the department. State-set mobile-food fee; confirm commissary and local requirements
Who issues food permits in Kay County?
Food permits here are issued by Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH), Consumer Health Service; fee schedule in OAC 310:250-3-1 (food code OAC 310:257). 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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