Restaurant Business License

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A restaurant business operates at the same location for more than 21 consecutive days. Food business owners must submit plans for review before construction, remodeling, or changing ownership takes place.

Please review all requirements and the application process outlined below prior to beginning the application.

 

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Step 1.Review starting a business guide

Review the guide to starting a business. The checklist will make sure you cover every area of your business.

Step 2.Submit plan review application

Once you complete your final business plans, you will need to submit them for review along with the online application. The preferred and most efficient way to submit your plans and application is online.

Step 3.Apply Online

You will be required to submit your application online, you will need to have an account in order to complete the application. Please allocate 30 minutes to complete the application and review that you have all required documentation ready before beginning. All fees will be paid within the online portal, your permit will not be approved until fees are paid.

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Step 4.Schedule a Pre-operational inspection

After the Restaurant License Application and fees have been submitted, you will receive and email notification to the contact information provided to schedule the Pre-operational Inspection at least 1 week in advance before opening your business.

The food establishment operating permit will be approved and issued after a successful completion of a Pre-operational inspection. A Pre-operational inspection is required before starting operations. Opening without completing a Pre-operational inspection may result in closure of the business and fees, including 50% of the annual permit fee.