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Apply for a Change of Ownership on an Existing Vending Machine License

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 process described below is for a CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP OF A VENDING MACHINE LICENSE.

Application Requirements:
 
  • ELIGIBILITY: If your operation does not meet the following definition, please return to the previous page to select the correct one.

    Vending Machine -Vending machines are any self-service devices licensed pursuant to Chapter 509, FS, which, upon insertion of coin or token, or by other means, dispense unit servings of potentially hazardous food, either in bulk or packaged, without the necessity of replenishing the device between each operation. All vending machine owners shall submit the serial number of each vending machine to the division on the application for license. It is the responsibility of the vending machine owner to maintain an accurate and current list of vending machine locations with the corresponding serial number. This list shall be made available to the division upon request. The division shall coordinate with the vending machine owner to schedule inspections with the assistance of the owner or its agent with the capability to open and demonstrate the machine. [Rule 61C-1.002(5)(a)5., Florida Administrative Code]

  • APPLICATION: Obtain and complete the Public Food Service License Application Packet in Microsoft Word or Fill-in PDF (also referenced at the bottom of this page). The application packet includes instructions for making application and the following form:

    • DBPR HR-7007 Application for Public Food Service Establishment License - Word / Fill-in PDF

  • LICENSE FEES: Annual license fees are listed on our food service fee webpage and are based in part on the county your establishment is located and when you wish to open. The division divides the state into 7 licensing districts according to county. Licenses expire each year at the following times:

    • District 1 - October 1
    • District 2 - December 1
    • District 3 - February 1
    • District 4 - April 1
    • District 5 - June 1
    • District 6 - June 1
    • District 7 - December 1

  • If applying less than six months prior to the expiration date, the fee is prorated to the half-year fee. If applying more than six months prior to the expiration date, the fee is the full-year fee. The division emails renewal reminder notices to the DBPR Online Services account holder about 60 days prior to expiration.Therefore, if you are applying within this period be mindful when your license expires so you can renew before expiration, since the division may not send additional reminders.


  • OPENING INSPECTION: If your device has passed a sanitation and safety inspection within 120 days prior to the change of ownership, we do not require an inspection. If not, after meeting all requirements, contact the department at 850.487.1395 to schedule an opening inspection.

  • MORE INFO: For more information about our licensing process and other government requirements, please see our website. Use the Back button or arrow to return to this screen.

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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