Environmental Health Division

NEW FOOD & BEVERAGE ORDER APPROVED
The Food & Beverage Order serves as WCCHD’s guiding rules for Environmental Health on food and beverage service in Williamson County. This legally-reviewed update, which clarifies various areas, including defining “food” and “food establishment”, will provide an opportunity for better communication with stakeholders.
The Williamson County Board of Health approved the new Order on June 14, 2023.
Related Information:
View 2023 Retail Food & Beverage Order
View Presentation

Environmental Health Fees Approved for 2024
The Williamson Board of Health has approved the 2024 Environmental Health fees effective January 1, 2024. The majority of fees remain unchanged from 2023. Fees were increased for some services to adjust for the time required to complete, such as General Environmental / Licensing Inspections for Daycares, Food Establishment Plan Reviews, School Permits, and various others. Some Special Permit late fees were reduced from the 2023 amount.

Type of Permit	Permit Description	Current Fees	NEW APPROVED 2024 Rates
Daycare Center Permits	Licensed number of children (13 – 40)	$150.00	$150.00
Daycare Center Permits	Licensed number of children (41 – 100)	$250.00	$250.00
Daycare Center Permits	Licensed number of children (101 or more)	$300.00	$300.00
Daycare Center Permits	Licensed number of children (13 – 40) Late Fee (30-60 days) 20%	$30.00	$30.00
Daycare Center Permits	Licensed number of children (13 – 40) Late Fee (60+ days) 50%	$75.00	$75.00
Daycare Center Permits	Licensed number of children (41 – 100) Late Fee (30-60 days) 20%	$50.00	$50.00
Daycare Center Permits	Licensed number of children (41 – 100) Late Fee (60+ days) 50%	$125.00	$125.00
Daycare Center Permits	Licensed number of children (101 or more) Late Fee (30-60 days) 20%	$60.00	$60.00
Daycare Center Permits	Licensed number of children (101 or more) Late Fee (60+ days) 50%	$150.00	$150.00
Daycare Center Permits	General Environmental/Licensing Inspections	$60.00	$115.00
Food Establishment Permits	Food Establishment Plan Review	$250.00	$355.00
Food Establishment Permits	Food Establishment Expedited Review	$-	$750.00
Food Establishment Permits	Number of employees (1 – 7)	$200.00	$200.00
Food Establishment Permits	Number of employees (8 – 15)	$300.00	$300.00
Food Establishment Permits	Number of employees (16 – 30)	$400.00	$400.00
Food Establishment Permits	Number of employees (31 – 45)	$550.00	$550.00
Food Establishment Permits	Number of employees (46 or more)	$750.00	$750.00
Food Establishment Permits	Number of employees (1 – 7) Late Fee (30-60 days) 20%	$40.00	$40.00
Food Establishment Permits	Number of employees (1 – 7) Late Fee (60+ days) 50%	$100.00	$100.00
Food Establishment Permits	Number of employees (8 – 15) Late Fee (30-60 days) 20%	$60.00	$60.00
Food Establishment Permits	Number of employees (8 – 15) Late Fee (60+ days) 50%	$150.00	$150.00
Food Establishment Permits	Number of employees (16 – 30) Late Fee (30-60 days) 20%	$80.00	$80.00
Food Establishment Permits	Number of employees (16 – 30) Late Fee (60+ days) 50%	$200.00	$200.00
Food Establishment Permits	Number of employees (31 – 45) Late Fee (30-60 days) 20%	$110.00	$110.00
Food Establishment Permits	Number of employees (31 – 45) Late Fee (60+ days) 50%	$275.00	$275.00
Food Establishment Permits	Number of employees (46 or more) Late Fee (30-60 days) 20%	$150.00	$150.00
Food Establishment Permits	Number of employees (46 or more) Late Fee (60+ days) 50%	$375.00	$375.00
Food Establishment Permits	School Permits - Number of employees (1 – 7) – Two Units Required	$200.00	$340.00
Food Establishment Permits	School Permits - Number of employees (8 – 15) – Two Units Required	$300.00	$360.00
Food Establishment Permits	School Permits - Number of employees (16 – 30) – Two Units Required	$400.00	$400.00
Food Establishment Permits	School Permits - Number of employees (31 – 45) – Two Units Required	$550.00	$550.00
Food Establishment Permits	School Permits - Number of employees (46 or more) – Two Units Required	$750.00	$1,010.00
Miscellaneous Fees	Amended Permit	$50.00	$50.00
Miscellaneous Fees	Compliance Inspection Fee	$100.00	$140.00
Miscellaneous Fees	Fee for Inspection Conducted at The Request of The Establishment	$75.00	$140.00
Miscellaneous Fees	Open Records Request Copies (Per Page)	$0.25	$0.25
Miscellaneous Fees	Permit Reinstatement Fee	$150.00	$173.00
Miscellaneous Fees	Returned Check	$35.00	$35.00
Miscellaneous Fees	Variance (HACCP) Application Fee	$100.00	$123.00
Special Permits	Central Preparation Facility Registration	$50.00	$140.00
Special Permits	Farmer’s Market Permit	$100.00	$100.00
Special Permits	Farmer’s Market Permit – Eggs Only	$50.00	$50.00
Special Permits	Mobile Food Establishment	$200.00	$200.00
Special Permits	Temporary Food Establishment	$50.00	$125.00
Special Permits	Central Preparation Facility Registration Late Fee 50%	$100.00	$70.00
Special Permits	Farmer’s Market Permit Late Fee 50%	$100.00	$50.00
Special Permits	Farmer’s Market Permit – Eggs Only Late Fee 50%	$100.00	$25.00
Special Permits	Mobile Food Establishment Late Fee 50%	$100.00	$100.00
Special Permits	Temporary Food Establishment Late Fee 50%	$100.00	$63.00

WCCHD Environmental Health Division is dedicated to preventing illnesses due to environmentally-related diseases and injuries. We monitor and investigate environmental public health problems and serve as a community resource to educate people about environmental public health issues.

Monday - Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday from 8:00 a.m. to noon

Call: 512-248-7620
Email: EH@wilco.org

Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - noon
Closed daily for lunch: Noon-1:00 p.m.

General food safety infoFDA Food Recall Site
www.foodsafety.gov