Bureau, Putnam & Marshall County Health Department · department site →
Fees change often — always confirm the current amount with the department before you budget.
Marshall County food-facility health permits run about $100–$300 annually, depending on size or sales volume. Plan review runs about $100–$200. Confirm the exact amount with Bureau, Putnam & Marshall County Health 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 Bureau, Putnam & Marshall County Health Department issues the health permit.
About 32 food & drinking establishments operate here, serving a population of about 11,683. (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amendments aren’t individually reviewed, so confirm current rules with the authority having jurisdiction.See something out of date?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 License (Food Sanitation Program)
Category I $300 / Category II $200 / Category III $100 (annual)
Multi-county department serving Bureau, Putnam and Marshall counties; fees above are the Marshall County fee schedule (Env; Health Fee Schedule Ordinance, amended 4/24/2024); Schools, non-profits and units of local government are exempt; Renewal late fees: $100 (1-15 days), $200 (16-31 days); Re-inspection $100
How inspection results are scored/posted here is pending verification — ask the department.
Food truck / mobile permit
Temporary Food Establishment License
$55 (2-14 consecutive days at one location/event)
1-day events and orgs with a current valid Marshall County food license / non-profits: no charge
Marshall County fee schedule; no separate standalone mobile-unit fee line published
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 Marshall County’s permit cost compares
At about $100/year, Marshall County’s restaurant health permit is below the Illinois median ($125) and below the U.S. median ($125) — higher than about 45% of U.S. counties.
Ranked 19th-lowest of 62 Illinois 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 32 food & drinking establishments serve ~11,683 residents in Marshall County — one per ~365 residents, denser than the Illinois average (one per ~483).
U.S. Census 2023 population; County Business Patterns 2022 (NAICS 722).
Budget the permit stack
Start with ~$100 annual health permit + $100 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 Marshall 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 Marshall 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 Marshall County?
Category I $300 / Category II $200 / Category III $100 (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 Marshall County?
Yes — plan review is required before you build or remodel a food facility. Typical fees: New establishment $200; change of licensee $150; remodel $150; on-site consultation (without plan review) $100
Do I need a commissary for a food truck in Marshall County?
In most cases, yes — most mobile units must operate from an approved commissary; confirm exemptions with the department. Marshall County fee schedule; no separate standalone mobile-unit fee line published
Who issues food permits in Marshall County?
Food permits here are issued by Bureau, Putnam & Marshall County Health Department. 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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