Statewide fee schedule under Regulation 61-25 (S.C. Code Regs. 61-25.8-304). Annual inspection fee is billed each year; gross food sales exclude alcohol and general merchandise. Late penalties: +$50 (30-59 days past due), +$100 (60+ days).
A mobile food establishment consists of a commissary plus mobile unit(s)/pushcart(s); each is permitted separately and each pays the RFE fee schedule.
| Category | Annual fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery / market with deli | $100.00 initial permit fee plus annual inspection fee by gross food sales ($100.00 minimum; same statewide RFE bracket schedule). | Grocery/convenience stores that prepare or package food on-site are Retail Food Establishments under SCDA; annual fee based on gross food sales (excludes alcohol and general merchandise). |
| Bakery / food processing | $100.00 initial permit fee plus annual inspection fee by gross food sales (same statewide RFE bracket schedule). | Establishments that bottle, can, bake, or package food for direct retail sale pay based on gross sales of the packaged/prepared product. |
| Commissary / central preparation kitchen | $100.00 initial permit fee plus annual inspection fee by gross food sales (same statewide RFE bracket schedule). | A commissary is a permitted retail food establishment; permitted separately from the mobile units it supports. |
| Pushcart / mobile vending | $100.00 initial permit fee plus annual inspection fee by gross food sales (same statewide RFE bracket schedule). | Mobile food units and pushcarts are each permitted separately from the commissary under Regulation 61-25 Chapter 9-1. |