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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 below is for a new Seating Food Service Establishment license only.
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Seating Food Service Application: You are on track to apply for a New Seating Food Service Establishment license without plan review. For more information about Seating licenses please review our Guide to Permanent Food Service page.
It covers the licensing process, application requirements and includes tips to ensure your application is approved quickly. When ready, apply using the links at the bottom of the page. Applying: The option to apply for an initial food service license only becomes available once a plan review is approved. This License only application is found in the Linked License menu in your online account.
For businesses with special circumstances (such as sharing a kitchen) a pdf application is available below.
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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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:: Email: :: Customer Contact Center: 850.487.1395
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Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email 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.
Please see our page to determine if you are affected by this change.
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