Food Permits

Food Permits

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Food Permits

Food Permits

Getting your Food Permit from
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation

What is a Catering license?

A type of food service license that does not offer dine-in, delivery, or take-out of usually individual made-to-order food. Generally, food or drink is prepared in one place (a licensed kitchen) in order to serve it at another location (customer’s event). Caterers are most often: View our Catering Brochure / Spanish You may not conduct food operations in […]

Applying for a Restaurant License

Seating License Food safety requirements for a Seating food service license are the same as other fixed food service licenses Non-Seating License Food safety requirements for Non-Seating food service licenses are the same as other fixed food service licenses. How many seats do I have? (Seating License only) The number of seats is determined by […]

What is a Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle License?

A Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle license is a vehicle mounted food service license where the vehicle has adequate hand washing and dishwashing facilities, food protection, refrigeration, power and plumbing system. A MFDV operator performs food service activities inside the vehicle like food storage, cooking or preparation of food and dishwashing. Basic Requirements *A side photograph […]

FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions

We first collect the information needed to complete your application. We create an online account with your email address, and submit the application on your behalf. We are here to assist you every step of the way with responding to the state, getting you ready for inspection, until you have your Food permit in hand. 

Once we submit your application, you are responsible to pay all permit fees directly to the state. The state fees are not included in your course fees.

  • Mobile Food Truck permit: $347
  • Restaurant Permit: $242-$357 (seating and Non seating)
  • Catering License: $263
  • Plus DBPR $50 application fee

No, unfortunately applied knowledge is power and time cannot be refunded. We will do everything on our part to get your permit approved. We are not responsible for permits denied due to any negligence on your part. 

Yes, upon successful completion of a course, you will receive a digital certificate.