Licensing and Inspection Services
The Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department is an agent for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection (DATCP) and the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). We provide inspection, consultation and licensing services for the following types of facilities in Washington and Ozaukee Counties:
1. Restaurants & Retail Food
2. Public Swimming Pools & Water Attractions
3. Hotels, Motels, Tourist Rooming Houses & Bed and Breakfasts
4. Tattoo & Body Piercing
5. Campgrounds & Recreational/Educational Campgrounds

• A license must be obtained before opening to the public
• Licenses are not transferable
• All licenses expire June 30 of each year
• License fees are not prorated
  
  List of Current Fees
  License Application
  
  An advisory inspection may be requested by a prospective buyer.
  During this inspection the physical facilities are assessed for DATCP code compliance which does not necessarily include building code compliance. The fee for the services is $175. If the buyer proceeds with the purchase, the fee is applied to the licensing fees.

Additional State of Wisconsin Resoures

• Wholesaling & Manufactured Foods: Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection: 608-224-4700.
• Practitioner Licensing Services for Tattoo and Body Piercing- Department of Safety and Professional Services: 608-266-2112

Your input and concerns are important to the Health Department. Please complete and submit the form below if you experienced unsafe food-handling practices or unhealthy conditions.