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Diann Worzalla, Director

Division of Hotels and Restaurants
1940 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011

Phone: 850.487.1395
Fax: 850.921.8267

Hotels and Restaurants

Division of Hotels and Restaurants

Food Service and Lodging Licensing FAQ

All information on this page is current and was last reviewed by the division on May 23, 2013.

General information on the division's regulatory authority is available on the Authority webpage.

How do I apply for a resaurant or lodging license?

I own and operate a public food service establishment located in a hospital. Do I need a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants?

How much does a restaurant or lodging license cost?

How long does it take to get my restaurant or lodging license once I apply and pay?

Are there any other requirements for a restaurant or lodging license besides the application and payment?

Are there exceptions to the opening inspection requirement for a restaurant or lodging license?

When do I renew my restaurant or lodging license?

How can I get a duplicate restaurant or lodging license?

How do I increase or decrease the number of seats/units on my restaurant license?

How do I increase or decrease the number of units on my lodging license?

Can I get a report that lists the licensed restaurants or lodging in an area?

How can I correct the business or mailing information on my restaurant or lodging license?

How can I change the location address for my restaurant, lodging license or commissary?

I just bought a restaurant or lodging that has a current license from DBPR. Can I operate under the previous owner's license?

How do I apply for the $50 licensee fee reduction available to disabled veterans?

What is the exclusion for HUD-inspected apartment buildings?

How do I apply for the exclusion for my HUD-inspected apartment buildings that are designated as elderly housing?

What happens if my apartment complex no longer qualifies for a full exclusion as HUD-inspected elderly housing?

What happens if my apartment buildings no longer qualify for a partial exclusion as HUD-inspected elderly housing?

Does the Division of Hotels and Restaurants license and inspect corn roasters?

1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee FL 32399 :: Email: Customer Contact Center :: Customer Contact Center: 850.487.1395

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Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact the office by phone or by traditional mail. If you have any questions, please contact 850.487.1395. *Pursuant to Section 455.275(1), Florida Statutes, effective October 1, 2012, licensees licensed under Chapter 455, F.S. must provide the Department with an email address if they have one. The emails provided may be used for official communication with the licensee. However email addresses are public record. If you do not wish to supply a personal address, please provide the Department with an email address which can be made available to the public.
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