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Benton County Environmental Health - Licensing Food Facilities
Restaurants • Temporary Restaurants • New Restaurants • Mobile Food Units
Restaurant Licenses
Benton County Environmental Health issues annual licenses to all restaurants operating throughout the County. To renew your license, payment is due no later than December 31st of each year.
Restaurant License Fees for 2010
| Fee | Type of Establishment | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| $444 | Limited Food Service Operation | 0-15 |
| $533 | Restaurant/Full Service | 0-15 |
| $607 | Restaurant | 16-50 |
| $681 | Restaurant | 51-150 |
| $829 | Restaurant | 151+ |
To apply for a license, download the Restaurant and Bed & Breakfast License Application (PDF).
Link to Oregon Food Rules OAR 333-150
Temporary Restaurant Licenses
To operate and serve food at a public event within Benton County you will need a Temporary Restaurant License from us. You may download and print the application by clicking on the file below.
Other useful information regarding temporary licenses:
Temporary Restaurant License Fees for 2010
| Fee | Type of Establishment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $74 | Temp Restaurant/Benevolent | Non-profit only |
| $133 | Temp Restaurant/1-day event | |
| $160 | Temp Restaurant/1-day event | With fee if less than 10 days to event |
| $160 | Temp Restaurant/2 days or more | |
| $185 | Temp Restaurant/2 days or more | With fee if less than 10 days to event |
| $607 | Temp Restaurant Annual Maximum | Farmer's Market Provision |
New Restaurants
To apply for a license to open a new eating facility in Benton County, you must first come by the Environmental Health Division Office, located at 530 NW 27th Street, Corvallis, to pick up a "Restaurant Plan Review Packet." Within that packet you will find information and the application form to begin the process of opening your new business. The Plan Review consultation and inspection time is broken down as follows:
New Restaurant Plan Review Fees for 2010
| Fee | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| $370 | New Restaurant/or Major Remodel Plan Review | 1st 2.5 hrs. |
| $37 | Restaurant Plan Review | each additional 15 min. |
| $222 | Restaurant Remodel Plan Review | 1st 1.5 hrs. |
| $148 | Pre-open Inspection | up to 1 hr. |
| $74 | Pre-opening/Other Food Service | each additional half hr. |
For additional questions, you may contact our office at 541-766-6841.
Mobile Food Units
To apply for a Mobile Unit license, please stop by our office to pick up the "Mobile Unit Plan Review" packet. Upon receiving the completed packet and fees the Environmental Health Specialist will inspect, and if approved will issue a license. For a list of fees please refer to the Licensed Facilities - Food section of our Fee Sheet (PDF)
Environmental Health Mobile Unit Licenses are categorized by "class" type. There are four different "class" types of Mobile Units. If you are planning to operate a Mobile Unit, please review the "Mobile Unit Guide" for more detailed information; and also Oregon Administrative Rule 333.162 OAR 333.
