LICENSING A RESTAURANT

Restaurants are a stationary site (no wheels) where food is prepped, sold, and/or dispensed on-site for the general public. Restaurants can include hospital cafeterias, coffee shops, bars, diners, etc.

If you’re not sure if this is the correct type of license, please click here: What kind of license do I need?

Restaurant fees are based on the number of seats in the establishment (see fee list ). License application packets must be submitted prior to remodeling, new construction, or a change in ownership.

Licenses are non-transferrable. If you are a new owner to an already operating food facility and do not plan on remodeling, please fill out the Change of Owner Application Packet. If you are planning on remodeling, constructing a new facility or the facility has been closed for 12 months or more fill out the Complete Restaurant Packet.

A facility that has been closed for 12 consecutive months or more must come into compliance with current rules and regulations prior to re-opening.