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To sell any food or beverage, you need to contact several agencies to find out what you need to do. Most agencies have an information specialist who can answer your specific questions. Which agencies you need to contact will depend on your particular business.
Public Health Food Plans Examiners and administrative offices |
NOTICE: The Environmenal Health Specialists below cannot respond to questions regarding Farmer's Markets or Temporary Event Permits.
- Trish Ryan, Sr. Environmental Health Specialist
For food establishments in the City of Seattle
Environmental Health Division
401 - 5th Avenue, Suite 1100
Seattle, WA 98104-2333
Phone: 206-263-8484
- Diane Agasid-Bondoc, Sr. Environmental Health Specialist
For food establishments in unincorporated South King County and South King County suburban cities
Alder Square Public Health Center
Environmental Health Division
1404 Central Ave. S., Suite 101
Kent, WA 98032
Phone: 206-205-1903
- Mike Bratcher, Sr. Environmental Health Specialist
For food establishments in unincorporated North and East King County, North and East suburban cities
Eastgate Environmental Health
14350 SE Eastgate Way
Bellevue, WA 98007
Phone: 206-296-9741
Additional phone numbers:
- Food Establishment Permits: 206-296-4632
- Food Worker Permit Information: 206-296-4791
- For Temporary Food Permits call your district health office where your food establishment is located.
Washington State Liquor Control Board |
Permits are needed to sell any alcoholic beverage. The Washington State Liquor Control Board is responsible for issuing alcohol server permits through their website at www.liq.wa.gov/license.asp You may need to contact your local building department to discuss issues such as zoning and building occupancy requirements, plan review, inspections, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, ventilation, etc. See list of building department contacts below:
Street usage requirements |
For issues involving street use permits for mobile food carts and sidewalk cafes:
- City of Seattle
Street Use Division
700 - 5th Avenue, Suite 3700 (Key Tower)
Seattle, WA 98104
206-684-5253
- Unincorporated King County
King County Property Services
King County Administration Building, 5th Floor
500 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
206-296-7456
- Suburban Cities and Towns in King County
Look in the Blue Pages of the telephone book for your city (can be found under City Hall, City Clerk, etc.) or, if unavailable, contact the King County Building Department at 206-296-6600.
- City of Seattle
Seattle Public Utilities
700 - 5th Avenue, Suite 3100 (Key Tower)
Seattle, WA 98104
206-684-7774
- Suburban Cities and Towns in King County
Contact your local sewer district.
- Septic Tanks
If your food business will be on a septic tank, you will need approval from the King County Sewage Review Board. Call our Eastgate Public Health Office at 206-296-4920 for assistance.
For fire prevention, plan review, inspections, etc. contact your local Fire Marshal:
- City of Seattle
Fire Department
229 3rd Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98104
206-386-1443
- Unincorporated King County
King County Building Department
900 Oaksdale Ave. SW
Renton, WA 98055
206-296-6600
For new construction, call: 206-296-6615
- Suburban Cities and Towns in King County
Look in the Blue Pages of the telephone book for your city (can be found under City Hall, City Clerk, etc.) or, if unavailable, contact the King County Building Department at 206-296-6600.
Business licensing agencies |
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