Health Code Cheat Sheet · Franklin County, MO

Franklin County, MO Restaurant Equipment Requirements

These are the Franklin County restaurant requirements for Washington, Union, Pacific and Sullivan. Franklin County food regulations for Washington, Union, Pacific and Sullivan: what your plans must include, the 14-day deadline and staff rules.

Health department: Franklin County Health Department, Environmental Health
Food code: Franklin County Food Regulations, which adopt the Missouri Food Code (19 CSR 20-1.025) by reference
Covers: All food establishments in Franklin County, including Washington, Union, Pacific, Sullivan and St. Clair

Start with the federal Food Code equipment checklist and the Missouri Food Code guide. Both apply here. This page covers who you deal with locally and what’s different.

Plans are due 14 business days before opening

Franklin County requires your application, fees, plans and specifications at least 14 business days before you open. Plans must include:

Your menu
A floor layout
Equipment details (make, model, spec sheets showing NSF/ANSI or ETL Sanitation certification)
Construction materials and interior finishes for floors, walls and ceilings

Plan on submitting earlier than 14 days. Changing a floor plan after equipment is installed costs far more than changing it on paper.

Staff rules

Management or supervisory staff at high- and medium-priority establishments need food safety certification
In 2019, during a hepatitis A outbreak, Franklin County required food handlers to be vaccinated against hepatitis A. Ask the health department whether the requirement still applies

Sources

Know your kitchen: the equipment that shows up on a health inspection, from the cook line to the dish pit.

Questions about Franklin County restaurant requirements?

Call the health department listed above before you buy equipment. Getting your list approved first costs nothing and can save you from buying something that won’t pass.

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Last reviewed September 2026. This guide is general information to help you plan and ask better questions. It is not legal advice. Codes change and inspectors have final say, so confirm with your health department, building department, fire marshal, and sewer district before you buy or install equipment.