Johnson County, Indiana

Health Department

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Food Service Plan Review Procedure

1.      Contact Terry Bayless at the Johnson County Health Department at 317-346-4370 or at tbayless@co.johnson.in.us.  Inform Mr. Bayless of your intent (example: building a new restaurant/market, remodeling an existing food facility, etc.)  The following material will be sent to you:

·        Plan Review Application

·        Plan Review Questionnaire

·        Food License Application

·        Food Handler Certification Requirements

·        The Web site for the RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SANITATION REQUIREMENTS  TITLE 410 IAC 7-24

2.      Submit the following permit application materials to:

      Johnson County Health Department

      Attn: Terry Bayless

      86 W. Court St.

      Franklin, IN 46131

·        Plan Review Application with the appropriate fee (example under 3,000 sq.ft. $50.00)

·        Plan Review Questionnaire: This must be completed before a plan review will be conducted. 

·        Floor plan, scale-drawn showing all equipment, floor finishes, plumbing and lighting

·        Specification sheets for all equipment

     Upon receipt of the required material, a health department representative will review the plans and respond within 30 days.

3.      Construction inspection:  Periodic inspections may be conducted to ensure that the construction is following the approved plans.  Please feel free to contact Mr. Bayless at 317-346-4370 at any time to answer questions or to conduct a field inspection to check your progress. 

4.      Pre-opening inspection:  When your facility is completely operational contact the health department to schedule your opening inspection.  The facility must be free of all construction debris and be ready to serve customers.  Please allow a (1) week notice for an inspection.

5.      Pay food license fee to the Johnson County Health Department:  The food license application must be filled out and paid before the establishment may begin to sell food to the public.  Failure to pay prior to opening the food establishment will result in the fee being doubled.  The health department inspectors cannot accept money in the field, however, payment may be mailed or brought into the office located at 86 W. Court Street, Franklin, IN 46131      

              All Payments Are Final and Non-Refundable   

*The Johnson County Health Department reserves the right to require additional information.

Contact Information

Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8am to 4:30pm

Fax  (317) 736-5264

86 West Court St.

Franklin, IN 46131

For after - hour emergencies, dial 911 & explain that you have a Public Health emergency.

If you are calling out of the local calling area, dial (317) 736-5155 for after - hour emergencies.

Postal Address  86 W Court St., Franklin, IN 46131

Send mail to eschultz@co.johnson.in.us  with questions or comments about this web site.
Last modified: 03/18/10