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Apply for a New Seating Establishment License (Plan Review has been Approved)
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 new Seating Food Service Establishment license.
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Eligibility: If your operation does
not meet the following definition, please return to the previous page to select
the correct one.
Seating - Permanent seating
establishments are those fixed public food service establishments that provide
and maintain accommodations for consumption of food on the premises of the
establishment or under the control of the establishment. The operator of the
establishment must provide the number of seats available to the public to the
division prior to licensing for fee calculation purposes. The division does not
authorize the number of seats. For seating levels and changes to seating, the
applicant must obtain wastewater approvals from the Florida Department of
Health, Florida Department of Environmental Protection or the local utility
authority.
The local authority having jurisdiction must approve fire safety
issues relating to seating levels. [Rule 61C-1.002(5)(b), Florida
Administrative Code (FAC)]
Plan Review: To be able to apply for this license using our online services, your
plan review needs to have been approved. See our plan review webpage for more information.
Your Online Account: This online application is only available through your Online Account.
If plan review has been submitted by mail, you want to link the approved plan
review to your account.
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:
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District 1 - October 1
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District 2 - December 1
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District 3 - February 1
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District 4 - April 1
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District 5 - June 1
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District 6 - June 1
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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. For help determining the correct fees
please use our license fee calculator. Opening Inspection: All new licensees are required to pass a sanitation and safety inspection prior to opening. After meeting all plan review requirements and submitting your license application and fees, please contact the department at 850.487.1395 to schedule an opening inspection.
More Info: For
additional information about our licensing process and other government
requirements, please review our website. Use the Back button or arrow to return
to this screen.
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| 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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