Are you interested in opening a food establishment? Our New Operator Guidelines list all approvals required to open a food or restaurant business in Wauwatosa.
To begin the licensing process, complete and submit a completed application to the Wauwatosa Health Department. One of our sanitarian’s will follow up with you to schedule an on-site pre-inspection. You must meet the minimum requirements in the New Operator Guidelines before you can be approved to open to the public.
Questions? Contact [email protected] or (414) 479-8936.
Inspections
We inspect over 450 city and state licensed establishments annually to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local codes and safety guidelines. Annual inspections include:
- Restaurants and retail food establishments
- Farmer’s Markets
- Temporary food events
- Hotels/motels
- Public swimming pools
- Vending machines and micro markets
- School cafeterias
- Mobile food trucks and carts
View Food Inspection Reports for Wauwatosa establishments.
Resources for licensed establishments:
Food Recalls
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) maintains a list of recalled food items on their website. The FDA site also has an option to sign up to be alerted of new recalled food products.
Questions and Complaints
Questions? Contact [email protected] or (414) 479-8936.