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Apply for a MFDV License with Plan Review

Florida law requires owners of new public food service and new owners of existing establishments to obtain a license from the division before operating. The application below is for a Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle license with plan review

Application Requirements:
 

  • For All:

    • Application: choose the correct application for your situation (Guide to Hot Dog Carts)
    • Fees: are calculated by application date and DUE at time of application

  • For Plan Review:

    • Plans: scale drawing or architectural plans showing and labeling all equipment, restrooms, and exits (see Plan Review Guide)
    • Menu: a copy of your menu, printed, typed, or handwritten
    • Photo: a picture of the cart with wheels showing
    • Water/Sewer: self-sufficient vehicles MUST use a commercial (non-residential) water/sewer location or a licensed commissary for water and waste service. This will be your License Location address

    Please provide ALL required items at time of application to avoid delay.


If you have questions or need assistance in completing this application, please call the Customer Contact Center at 850-487-1395.


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2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee FL 32399 :: Email: Customer Contact Center :: Customer Contact Center: 850.487.1395

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