Licensing and Inspection
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The Polk County Health Department inspects and licenses the following facilities:
Foodhandlers Certification
The Polk County Health Department offers the ServSafe food safety course twice a year. Each licensed food establishment is required to have at least one Certified Food Manager (CFM) on staff. Potential CFMs must pass the ServSafe course before applying to Madison for certification. To learn more about Foodhandlers Certifcation click here.
Annual license permits and pre-inspections are required according to Wisconsin statute Chapter 97.33
Complaint Form - Polk County, Wisconsin
Please click here to complete and submit a Complaint Form if you saw or experienced possible unsafe food-handling practices or unhealthy conditions. Your identity and personal information remain strictly confidential.
Building or Remodeling
Prior to building or remodeling a licensed facility in Polk County, please contact the health department for plan review. A facility license application is required for all new establishments and available by calling the health department at 715-485-8500.
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