The following license applications may be downloaded by individuals interested in operating a food establishment in those counties under the jurisdiction of the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals, Food & Consumer Safety Bureau.  Once completed, the license application and corresponding license fee(s) should be returned to:

Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals
Food & Consumer Safety Bureau
Lucas State Office Building
321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0083

Food & Lodging Establishment License Applications

• Egg Handler's License
  
• Farmer's Market License
  
• Food Processing Plant License
  
• Food Service Establishment License
  
• Home Food Establishment License
  
• Hotel/Motel License
  
• Mobile Food Unit/Pushcart License
  
• Retail Food Establishment License
  
• Vending Machine Operator's License
  
• Warehouse License
  
• Temporary Food Establishment License
  

• Basic Requirements for a Food Establishment
  
• Basic Requirements  for a Bed & Breakfast
  
• Basic Requirements for a Home-Based Food Operation
  
• Basic Requirements for a Mobile Food/Pushcart Operation
  
• Temporary Food Stand Handwashing Set-Up
  
• Temporary Food Service Establishments and Farmer's Market Operator's Guidelines
  

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