Baltimore City does NOT publish its food-facility license fee online; the pay portal (pay.baltimorecity.gov/foodlicensing) states fees are 'based on facility type/priority' assessed by a plan reviewer. The commonly-cited High $540 / Medium $340 / Low $135 figures are BALTIMORE COUNTY's schedule (a separate jurisdiction), not Baltimore City - so left null. Contact BCHD Environmental Health (410-396-4424).
Carts, trucks and street vendors must obtain a food license from the Baltimore City Health Department AND a business/mobile vending license from the State of Maryland. City mobile food-license fee not published online (contact BCHD); temporary event food facility application is $50.
| Category | Annual fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| caterer | — | Caterers are among facility types licensed/inspected by Baltimore City Environmental Health under the standard Food License; specific fee not published online. |
| bakery | — | Bakeries listed among licensed food facilities; covered under the standard Food License. |
| bar/tavern | — | Bars/taverns listed among licensed/inspected facilities under the standard Food License. |
| market/grocery with deli | — | Grocery stores and market stalls listed among licensed food facilities. |
| temporary/seasonal/special-event | $50 application fee | "Temporary Food Service Facility" license required for public events of 14 days or less; $50.00 application fee. |