Matters we handle
- State food service licenses
- Inspections and administrative complaints
- Local permits and business tax receipts
- Alcoholic beverage licenses
- Restaurant leases and build-outs
- Buying or selling a restaurant
- Vendor and supplier contracts
Florida law at a glance
- Public food service establishments are licensed and inspected by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (Chapter 509, Florida Statutes).
- Serving alcohol requires a separate license from the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco.
- Cities and counties also require local business tax receipts and may require zoning and building approvals before opening.
General information about Florida law, not legal advice about your situation. Deadlines and requirements depend on the facts and the documents involved.
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