Issued by DATCP, under ATCP 75 and the Wisconsin Food Code (section 2-102.12), at step 4 of 6 in the opening sequence: get the permits for your kind of business.
A retail food establishment serving meals must have a certified food manager who holds a Wisconsin certificate from the Department after passing an accredited exam; a new establishment, and one whose manager leaves, has 90 days to put one in place. The person in charge must still show food safety knowledge at every inspection.
Checked Oct 21, 2026 against the agency’s page.
Step 4 of 6: Get the permits for your kind of business
1Set up the business
2Register for tax
3Approve the space
4Get the permits for your kind of business
5Alcohol permits
6Before the first hire
Issued by DATCP, under ATCP 75 and the Wisconsin Food Code (section 2-102.12).
Sources and dates
ATCP 75 certified food manager rule and the Wisconsin Food Code manager certification requirement. Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.
Questions about opening here.
Yes. A retail food establishment serving meals must have a certified food manager who holds a Wisconsin certificate from the Department after passing an accredited exam; a new establishment, and one whose manager leaves, has 90 days to put one in place.
Yes. A retail food establishment serving meals must have a certified food manager who holds a Wisconsin certificate from the Department after passing an accredited exam; a new establishment, and one whose manager leaves, has 90 days to put one in place.
Yes. A retail food establishment serving meals must have a certified food manager who holds a Wisconsin certificate from the Department after passing an accredited exam; a new establishment, and one whose manager leaves, has 90 days to put one in place.
Yes. A retail food establishment serving meals must have a certified food manager who holds a Wisconsin certificate from the Department after passing an accredited exam; a new establishment, and one whose manager leaves, has 90 days to put one in place.
Yes. A retail food establishment serving meals must have a certified food manager who holds a Wisconsin certificate from the Department after passing an accredited exam; a new establishment, and one whose manager leaves, has 90 days to put one in place.
Yes. A retail food establishment serving meals must have a certified food manager who holds a Wisconsin certificate from the Department after passing an accredited exam; a new establishment, and one whose manager leaves, has 90 days to put one in place.
Yes. A retail food establishment serving meals must have a certified food manager who holds a Wisconsin certificate from the Department after passing an accredited exam; a new establishment, and one whose manager leaves, has 90 days to put one in place.
Yes. A retail food establishment serving meals must have a certified food manager who holds a Wisconsin certificate from the Department after passing an accredited exam; a new establishment, and one whose manager leaves, has 90 days to put one in place.
Yes. A retail food establishment serving meals must have a certified food manager who holds a Wisconsin certificate from the Department after passing an accredited exam; a new establishment, and one whose manager leaves, has 90 days to put one in place.
No. In Wisconsin it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Wisconsin it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Wisconsin it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Wisconsin it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Wisconsin it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Wisconsin it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Wisconsin it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Wisconsin it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Wisconsin it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Wisconsin it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Wisconsin it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
DATCP, under ATCP 75 and the Wisconsin Food Code (section 2-102.12).
Step 4 of 6, get the permits for your kind of business. The steps before it: set up the business, register for tax and approve the space.
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