Food Protection
The Food Safety Program is concerned with the sanitary operation of the restaurants, retail food establishments (grocery stores), mobile food operations, vending machine locations, as well as temporary food booths at festival events in Warren County. Our Environmental Health Staff review plans and equipment lists on new operations to ensure a clean, sanitary start in the food operation business.
Each food operation in Warren County is inspected two to four times a year to ensure the sanitation of the operation does not deteriorate allowing food to be sold that could result in illness. The inspection frequency depends on the risk posed and past quality of the operation. Mobile and Temporary Food Operations are also inspected during festivals and special events. Information on obtaining each of the Food Service Licenses can be found in the Documents section to the right or below.
Fees are subject to change at any time. We will do our best to keep these fees updated. Please verify the fee when calling in or during your visit.| Program | Fee Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Body Art | Permit Renewal | $250 |
| Body Art | Time-Limited Approval for a Specific Event (Temporary Event) | $100 |
| Food Service | Commercial Level 1 < 25000 Sq.Ft | $188 |
| Food Service | Commercial Level 2 < 25000 Sq.Ft | $208 |
| Food Service | Commercial Level 3 < 25000 Sq.Ft | $378 |
| Food Service | Commercial Level 4 < 25000 Sq.Ft | $468 |
| Food Service | Commercial Level 1 > 25000 Sq.Ft | $258 |
| Food Service | Commercial Level 2 > 25000 Sq.Ft | $268 |
| Food Service | Commercial Level 3 > 25000 Sq.Ft | $908 |
| Food Service | Commercial Level 4 > 25000 Sq.Ft | $968 |
| Food Service | Non-Commercial Level 1 < 25000 Sq.Ft | $94 |
| Food Service | Non-Commercial Level 2 < 25000 Sq.Ft | $104 |
| Food Service | Non-Commercial Level 3 < 25000 Sq.Ft | $189 |
| Food Service | Non-Commercial Level 4 < 25000 Sq.Ft | $234 |
| Food Service | Non-Commercial Level 1 > 25000 Sq.Ft | $129 |
| Food Service | Non-Commercial Level 2 > 25000 Sq.Ft | $134 |
| Food Service | Non-Commercial Level 3 > 25000 Sq.Ft | $454 |
| Food Service | Non-Commercial Level 4 > 25000 Sq.Ft | $484 |
| Food Service | Mobile Food Service Operations | $158 |
| Food Service | Low-Risk Mobile FSO/RFE | $93 |
| Food Service | Temporary FSO/RFE | $80 |
| Food Service | Non-Commercial Temporary FSO/RFE | $40 |
| Food Service | Vending Location | $17.35 |
| Food Service | Facility Plan Review Fee | $150 |
| Plumbing | Permit Application Fee | $17 |
| Plumbing | Permit Application Additional Fee Per Fixture | $17 |
| Plumbing | Minimum Permit Application Fee | $40 |
| Plumbing | Late Fee Per Additional Fixtures Found During Finalizing | $21.25 |
| Plumbing | Contractor’s Registration Fee | $75 |
| Plumbing | Installer’s Registration Fee | $40 |
| Plumbing | Reinspection Fee | $60 |
| Plumbing | Commercial Plan Review Fee: 1-10 Fixtures | $50 |
| Plumbing | Commercial Plan Review Fee: 11-25 Fixtures | $65 |
| Plumbing | Commercial Plan Review Fee: 26-50 Fixtures | $90 |
| Plumbing | Commercial Plan Review Fee: 51+ Fixtures | $150 |
| Plumbing | Backflow Recertification | $25 |
| Plumbing | City of Mason Residential Water Service Permit Under 100 Feet | $60 |
| Plumbing | City of Mason Residential Water Service Permit Over 100 Feet | $75 |
| Plumbing | City of Mason Residential Water Service Permit Over 100 Feet Additional Inspection | $30 |
| Plumbing | City of Mason Commercial Water Service Plan Review Fee | $50 |
| Plumbing | City of Mason Commercial Water Service Permit Fee (includes 3 inspections) | $150 |
| Plumbing | City of Mason Commercial Water Service Additional Fee Per Inspection | $60 |
| Private Water Program | New Installation: Single Family Dwelling | $480.50 |
| Private Water Program | New Installation: Non-Single Family Dwelling | $530.50 |
| Private Water Program | Existing System Alteration: Single Family Dwelling | $336.50 |
| Private Water Program | Existing System Alteration: Non-Single Family Dwelling | $436.50 |
| Private Water Program | Well Abandonment Permit: Single Family Dwelling | $60 |
| Private Water Program | Well Abandonment Permit: Non-Single Family Dwelling | $65 |
| Private Water Program | Conversion Well Permit: Single Family Dwelling | $460.50 |
| Private Water Program | Conversion Well Permit: Non-Single Family Dwelling | $510.50 |
| Private Water Program | Test Well Permit: Single Family Dwelling | $194 |
| Private Water Program | Test Well Permit: Non-Single Family Dwelling | $204 |
| Private Water Program | Water Hauler’s Inspection Fee | $32 |
| Private Water Program | Variance Application Fee | $50 |
| Private Water Program | Hauled Water Storage Tank/Cistern: Single Family Dwelling | $460.50 |
| Private Water Program | Hauled Water Storage Tank/Cistern: Non-Single Family Dwelling | $510.50 |
| Private Water Program | Existing System Alteration Hauled Water Storage Tank/Cistern: Single Family Dwelling | $386.50 |
| Private Water Program | Existing System Alteration Hauled Water Storage Tank/Cistern: Non-Single Family Dwelling | $436.50 |
| Private Water Program | Water Sample | $50 + lab cost |
| Rabies | Test for animal ODH won’t pay for | $30.00 + shipping |
| RV/Campground | Campground 50 or less sites | $410 |
| RV/Campground | Campground More than 50 sites | $410 + $1.00 per site over 50 |
| RV/Campground | Temporary Park-Camp 50 or less sites | $100 |
| RV/Campground | Temporary Park-Camp More than 50 sites | $100.00 + $1.00 per site over 50 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Site Review for HSTS, SFOSTS or GWRS | $160 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Installation Permit for HSTS and GWRS | $524 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Alteration Permit for HSTS and GWRS | $460 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Installation Permit SFOSTS | $554 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Alteration Permit for SFOSTS | $515 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Minor Alteration Permit for Sewage Treatment System | $135 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Operational Maintenance Permit for HSTS and SFOSTS | $30 per year |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Operational Maintenance Permit Fee | $15 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Property Addition (garage, pool, & bedroom) | $100 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Subdivision (Lot Split) – First Two Lots | $160 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Subdivision – Each Additional Lot | $50 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | 711 Land Transfer Review (When Site Visit is Required) | $80 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Re-Inspection Fee | $80 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | STS Installer Registration | $100 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Sewage System Service Provider Registration | $100 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Septage Hauler Registration | $100 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Septage Hauler Vehicle Registration (Per Vehicle) | $25 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Septage Disposal Permit | $200 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Septic Tank Abandonment Permit | $50 |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Collection of Effluent Samples | $50.00 + lab cost |
| Sewage Treatment Systems | Variance Application Fee | $50 |
| Swimming Pools | First Pool or Spa | $320 |
| Swimming Pools | Additional Pool/Spa, Same Location | $295 |
| Vital Statistics | Burial Permits | $3 |
| Vital Statistics | Certified Copy of Birth or Death Record | $22 |