Marquette County Health Department (Division of Environmental Health) · department site →
Fees change often — always confirm the current amount with the department before you budget.
Marquette County food-facility health permits run about $212–$642 annually, depending on size or sales volume. Plan review runs about $250–$500. Confirm the exact amount with Marquette County Health Department (Division of 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 Marquette County Health Department (Division of Environmental Health) issues the health permit.
About 155 food & drinking establishments operate here, serving a population of about 66,999. (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amendments aren’t individually reviewed, so confirm current rules with the authority having jurisdiction.See something out of date?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
Fixed Food Service Establishment License
Risk Category X $212
Y $321
Z $642 (plus applicable state surcharges)
Risk-based (X/Y/Z), local fee plus state surcharge; Published fee page reflects schedule approved 2010 / effective 2013 (per dept fee.php); confirm current amounts with dept; Method: '60% of previous year's expenses + state surcharges.'
How inspection results are scored/posted here is pending verification — ask the department.
Food truck / mobile permit
Temporary Food License / Mobile
Temporary food license $50 + state surcharge
Holiday/weekend temp (overtime, 2-hr min) $80 + surcharge; late fee $75; rush (<4 days) doubles license fee; Mobile fee not separately published; confirm with dept
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 Marquette County’s permit cost compares
At about $212/year, Marquette County’s restaurant health permit is below the Michigan median ($372) and above the U.S. median ($125) — higher than about 78% of U.S. counties.
Ranked 18th-lowest of 63 Michigan 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 155 food & drinking establishments serve ~66,999 residents in Marquette County — one per ~432 residents, denser than the Michigan average (one per ~501).
U.S. Census 2023 population; County Business Patterns 2022 (NAICS 722).
Budget the permit stack
Start with ~$212 annual health permit + $250 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 Marquette 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 Marquette 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 Marquette County?
Risk Category X $212; Y $321; Z $642 (plus applicable state surcharges) These are annual health-permit fees, usually tiered by seating or size; confirm your exact category with the department.
Is plan review required in Marquette County?
Yes — plan review is required before you build or remodel a food facility. Typical fees: New Establishment $500; Existing with Limited Remodeling $350; STFU $250; Pre-Licensing Walk Through $250
Do I need a commissary for a food truck in Marquette County?
In most cases, yes — most mobile units must operate from an approved commissary; confirm exemptions with the department. Holiday/weekend temp (overtime, 2-hr min) $80 + surcharge; late fee $75; rush (<4 days) doubles license fee; Mobile fee not separately published; confirm with dept
Who issues food permits in Marquette County?
Food permits here are issued by Marquette County Health Department (Division of 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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