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Wisconsin Opening Checklist (Printable)
Print-friendly checklist with statewide baseline and municipality-specific notes.
State section — Wisconsin
- Wisconsin health/public health program
- State or delegated fire authority
- Local building and planning departments
Municipality section — Wisconsin focus metros
| Municipality | Local authority | Exact docs + inspection/map notes |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | City of Milwaukee Health + City Clerk + DNS | Use ccl-foodplan, MHD Plan Review Checklist, and MHD Pre-Inspection Checklist; confirm City Hall/Health counter map before in-person filings. |
| Madison | Public Health Madison & Dane County + City of Madison | Pull Food Establishment License and Operation Plan packet; coordinate PHMDC inspection with city building and clerk milestones. |
| Green Bay | Brown County Public Health + City of Green Bay | Complete Brown County Plan Review Application + Operational Plan; book county pre-opening inspection and city finals. |
| Kenosha | City Development Services + local/county health jurisdiction | Start with City "Starting a New Business" packet and confirm which health office issues food license inspections by address. |
| Racine | City of Racine Public Health or Racine County Public Health | Use Application for Food License and Temporary Food Service Permit forms; verify city vs county office map and inspector routing first. |
Opening task checklist
| Done | Task | Owner | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning/use verification complete | __________________ | __________ | |
| Plan review package submitted | __________________ | __________ | |
| Health/building/fire permits issued | __________________ | __________ | |
| Final inspections passed | __________________ | __________ |
Notes
Signature: ________________________
Date: ________________________