OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – The Douglas County Health Department on Tuesday released a list of establishments that have not paid for the required 2024 food and drink permits.

Any business that has not paid for and received its 2024 permit is operating without a valid permit and is doing so illegally. DCHD says Omaha city ordinance states businesses operating without a valid permit could land jail time, fines or both. Each day they are open without a permit is considered a separate offense.

“The Health Department is responsible for keeping the public’s food safe,” said Health Director Dr. Lindsay Huse. “The fees paid by the restaurants for these permits fund the inspections that ensure your food is safe.”

DCHD said that its officials are beginning to go around closing businesses.

Any questions should be directed to DCHD at (402) 444-7480.

Below is DCHD’s full list of businesses who still have outstanding invoices or invalid permits as of 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.

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