Public Health Rules in Dane County, WI (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Dane County, Wisconsin.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Dane County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Food Handler Certification
Dane County backs Wisconsin's certified food manager requirement with a financial penalty: sec. 46.34(4) of the county code lets Public Health Madison and Dane County charge a restaurant operator an additional fee, set in the county fee schedule, for operating without a Wisconsin certified food manager on staff.
Dane County Certified Food Manager Fee
Some RestrictionsDane County Code of Ordinances, ch. 46.34(4)
(4) Fee for operating without a Wisconsin certified food manager. The operator of a restaurant operating without a Wisconsin certified food manager, shall pay an additional fee as set forth in the Public Health Madison and Dane County Fee Schedule.
Public Health Rules by City in Dane County
3 cities in Dane County have their own public health rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
All Dane County ordinances
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