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Milwaukee Health Department
Food Dealer License Applications are processed by the License Division of The City Clerk's office.
City of Milwaukee Health Department Plan Review is required for all new construction and major remodeling. Download our Plan Review Guidelines for guidance on design, installation and construction of retail food facilities. Plans can be dropped off at our main office or emailed to: [email protected].
What to include on/with your plan submittal:
Variances
According to Section 1-104.11 of the Wisconsin Food Code any establishment can apply for a modification or waiver that allows that establishment an exemption from strictly following what is written in the food code. When an establishment wants to operate outside the food code limits the department may approve a modification for that establishment if the Wisconsin Department of Agriculutre Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is provided with satisfactory proof that the grant of a variance will not jeopardize the public's health, safety, or welfare. The request for a modification or waiver of requirements should be submitted in writing to the Milwaukee Health Department for review of the documents. The Milwaukee Health Department will review and forward it to DATCP State with recommendations for approval or disapproval. If approved the Milwaukee Health Department shall keep a copy on file and will review yearly with operator.
Documentation justifying a proposed modification or waiver shall be on a form provided by the department and include the following:
State Variance applications must be first submitted to the City of Milwaukee Health Department using state variance forms.
Examples of when a variance may be required:
Approvals
Prior approval is required by the Wisconsin Food Code for the following activities:
HACCP plans are required to be submitted prior to perfoming any of the process below and in most cases with any variance request:
Resources for HACCP Plans: Note that all templates must be modified to be consistent with your operation's procedures.
The City of Milwaukee Health Department has created a guidance for creating HACCP Plans.
Zeidler Municipal Building 841 N. Broadway, Room 320 Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: 414-286-3674 Fax: 414-286-5164 [email protected]
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm