Statewide DBPR fee per FAC 61C-1.008(4)(b); identical in all FL counties. License year varies by district; renewed annually. Non-seating establishments have separate tier.
Turnaround: Online apps process within a few business days; plan review must be approved before opening inspection
Statewide DBPR license (FAC 61C-1.008); plan review required unless buying an approved unit or owned similar business within 2 yrs. Apply for license + plan review together, 30+ days before opening.
| Category | Annual fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| caterer | $263/yr | DBPR statewide (Div. of Hotels & Restaurants) full-year fee; $136.50 half-year; +$50 new-license application fee; +$10 HEP fee (not prorated). Any licensed public food service establishment may also cater without a separate license. |
| theme-park cart | $262/yr (1-5 carts) | DBPR Theme Park Food Cart license; $136 half-year for 1-5 carts, rising to $357/yr for 26+ carts. For carts operating within a theme park/entertainment complex. |
| vending (food) machine | $21/yr | DBPR license for vending machines dispensing prepared/potentially hazardous food; $15.50 half-year. |
| temporary/special-event vendor | $91 (1-3 days) / $105 (4-30 days) / $456 annual | DBPR Temporary Food Service Event vendor license; annual covers multiple events. Temporary licensees may not cater. |