Local permits & fees

Pike County, OH Food Facility Permits & Fees

Restaurants and food trucks.

Pike County General Health District · 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 Pike County General Health District issues the health permit.

About 37 food & drinking establishments operate here, serving a population of about 27,001. (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amendments aren’t individually reviewed, so confirm current rules with the authority having jurisdiction.See something out of date?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 Service Operation License

FSO/RFE annual license (Commercial), Chart B, plus $28 state fee: Small <
25,000 sq ft Risk II $218, III $372, IV $462
Large >
25,000 sq ft Risk I $268, II $922

From FSO/RFE Plan Review Packet Chart B (Waverly, OH); Phone 740-947-7721. Some risk-level rows in the source PDF were not fully legible; Risk I Small and Risk III-IV Large not captured

Plan review — required

50% of the health department license fee

Reach the department

Phone740-947-7721

Office116 S. Market Street, Waverly, OH 45690

Websitepike-health.com →

Inspection grading

How inspection results are scored/posted here is pending verification — ask the department.

Food truck / mobile permit

Mobile Food Service Operation License

Fee not published online — contact the department.

Separate Mobile Plan Review packet; fee not captured

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.

Local food-service market

About 37 food & drinking establishments serve ~27,001 residents in Pike County — one per ~730 residents, sparser than the Ohio average (one per ~574).

U.S. Census 2023 population; County Business Patterns 2022 (NAICS 722).

Equipment your Pike 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.

Compartment sinks

3-bay wash / rinse / sanitize — sized to your menu

Hand sinks

required in prep, cook & warewashing areas

Grease traps / interceptors

sized by drainage fixture units

Reach-in refrigeration

cold-holding at 41°F or below

Work tables & surfaces

NSF-listed, non-absorbent

Hoods & ventilation

over cooking equipment; make-up air

Dishwashers

high-temp or chemical sanitizing

Nearby counties

Permit costs and rules change at the county line — compare Pike County with its neighbors.

Adams County, OH

Restaurant permit: $73

Highland County, OH

Restaurant permit: $74

Jackson County, OH

Restaurant permit: See page

Ross County, OH

Restaurant permit: $28

Scioto County, OH

Restaurant permit: $28

How to open: typical permitting sequence

This is a typical sequence — confirm the exact sequence with your authority having jurisdiction.

Confirm whether Pike 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 Pike County?

FSO/RFE annual license (Commercial), Chart B, plus $28 state fee: Small <25,000 sq ft Risk II $218, III $372, IV $462; Large >25,000 sq ft Risk I $268, II $922 These are annual health-permit fees, usually tiered by seating or size; confirm your exact category with the department.

Is plan review required in Pike County?

Yes — plan review is required before you build or remodel a food facility. Typical fees: 50% of the health department license fee

Do I need a commissary for a food truck in Pike County?

In most cases, yes — most mobile units must operate from an approved commissary; confirm exemptions with the department. Separate Mobile Plan Review packet; fee not captured

Who issues food permits in Pike County?

Food permits here are issued by Pike County General Health District. 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.

Ohio statewide rules

Who licenses you, reciprocity, and the state regime.

What equipment you need

Build a tailored equipment checklist for your concept.

Permits & plan review, explained

The stack of approvals before you open.

Sources: pike-health.com · pike-health.com · observed 2026-08-21