Permanent (Restaurants)

We work to protect community health by working with food service operators, and the community to avoid health hazards, resulting in fewer food illness outbreaks and complaints.

Permanent Food Service Establishment Defined

It is a place where food is prepared and intended for individual portion service and includes the site at which the individual portions are provided, whether consumption occurs on or off the premises. Caterers are included.

A caterer is a person who prepares, furnishes, or prepares and furnishes food intended for individual portion service at the premises of the consumer, whether such premises are temporary or permanent. A caterer is considered a food service establishment operator.

Food Inspection Results

View the food inspection results page or contact our office by emailing the Madison County Public Health or calling 315-366-2526.

Apply/Renew a Permit

Contact our office by emailing the Madison County Public Health or calling 315-366-2526.

• View the Plan Review Fee Schedule (PDF) and Permit Fee Schedule (PDF)
• Complete and submit the Application for a Permit to Operate (PDF) (Or call 315-366-2526 about a renewal.)
• Submit all paperwork and forms 21 days before your anticipated opening date.
• If you are operating on a private well or septic, contact our offices. 
• Request a field visit after your paperwork is completed.