State-administered under a single statewide fee statute; fees are the same in every parish. Louisiana permitting is per-establishment/per-permit rather than by sales volume for restaurants.
Turnaround: 10 business days (standard); 5 business days (expedited)
Mobile and itinerant food establishments use the same general permit fee schedule as fixed establishments.
| Category | Annual fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery / market with deli | Retail food store/market annual fee $75-$750 based on gross revenue (per La. R.S. 40:31.37) | New stores receive an initial temporary permit for $112.50. |
| Bakery / food processing | $150 first permit (retail food manufacturer; general permit schedule per La. R.S. 40:31.37) | Uses the general per-permit fee schedule. |
| Temporary / seasonal event | Temporary food establishment $25 for the entire event; seasonal $15 per month of operation (per La. R.S. 40:31.37) | State-administered via parish health unit. |
| Pushcart / mobile vending | $150 first permit (mobile/itinerant food establishment; general schedule per La. R.S. 40:31.37) | Same fee schedule as fixed establishments. |