Fee is set by the number of seats and type of operation; the county does not publish the seat-tiered dollar amounts online. Applied for in person at Office of Food Protection, 200 County Seat Drive, Mineola NY 11501 (516-227-9717); pay by certified check, money order, or credit card (no AMEX). Call for exact fee.
Temporary-event applications and fees must be received at least 3 full business days before the event; a $100 late fee applies to vendor applications received after the deadline. NY State tax-exempt orgs may have the vendor permit fee waived. Base temp fee amount not published online.
| Category | Annual fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| caterer | — | Catering (providing food to anyone outside immediate family/friends) requires a food establishment permit; fee determined by number of seats & type of operation. |
| bakery | — | Retail bakeries are among establishments requiring a Nassau County food establishment permit. |
| bar/tavern | — | Taverns listed among establishments requiring a food establishment permit. |
| market/grocery with deli | — | Delicatessens listed among permitted establishments; food vending units also permitted. |
| temporary/seasonal/special-event | — | Temporary Food Service Establishments (street fairs, bazaars, carnivals, feasts) require a valid food establishment permit per NYS Sanitary Code Sub-part 14-2; fee based on food sold and event duration; application due >=3 business days before opening. |