Food Safety

Interested in starting up a restaurant, food truck, catering business, or other food service establishment in Whitman County? See below for information on start-ups, regulations, or requirements.

Application Process

Before completing an application, please read through our Food Establishment Definitions to ensure you start the right application and fill it out properly.

Step 1: An application is submitted to WCPH.

Step 2: A WCPH Inspector reviews your application.

• If approved, the information is sent to our Finance Team to begin processing your invoice.
• If not approved, the inspector will contact you with further instructions or question
  

Step 3: An invoice is sent to the email address provided on the application. Please do not provide payment until you have received an invoice. Invoices can be paid through the following ways:

• Online here
• In-person at our Pullman or Colfax office locations
• Mailed to the following address: 310 N. Main Street, Ste. 108, Colfax, WA 99111

Step 4: Once the invoice is paid, Food Establishment permits will be mailed to the physical address provided on your application.

All food service employees in Whitman County are required to hold a current Washington State Food Handler Permit. This helps to ensure that all employees are equipped with the Food Safety knowledge they need to help protect the public.