Restaurants are licensed by the state (DBPR Division of Hotels & Restaurants), not Martin County. Fee is based on seating capacity provided by the operator. Half-year fees apply if licensing 6 months or less before renewal.
Licensed by DBPR Division of Hotels & Restaurants. Plan review (DBPR HR-7006) is required for newly built, converted, or remodeled units.
| Category | Annual fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery / market with deli | null - grocery/market food permits are issued by FDACS (Division of Food Safety) per Rule 5K-4.020, F.A.C.; current annual fee amounts not confirmed. Apply via the FDACS Food Permit Center (foodpermit.fdacs.gov). | Groceries, convenience stores, and markets are permitted by FDACS, not DBPR and not Martin County. Fee varies by establishment type/activity under Rule 5K-4.020. |
| Caterer | $50.00 one-time application fee plus DBPR public food service establishment license fee (non-seating/seating schedule applies). | Caterers are licensed by DBPR Division of Hotels & Restaurants as public food service establishments. |
| Temporary / seasonal event | null - DBPR temporary food service event vendors are licensed through the event/sponsor; no single published flat fee. Confirm with DBPR, 850-487-1395. | Temporary food service events are regulated by DBPR (Division of Hotels & Restaurants). |
| Pushcart / mobile vending | $347.00/year plus $50.00 one-time application fee | Hot dog carts and mobile food dispensing vehicles are licensed by DBPR at the MFDV rate. |