New or Extensively Remodeled Food Service Facilities Only

Submit 3 sets of plans for review to:

• Draw plans to scale
• Describe the:
  • Layout and construction of the facility, 
  • Installation and design of equipment, 
  • Intended menu. 
• The fee for this review is $50
  • cash
  • business check
  • money order
  • credit card
• Call for an appointment: (954) 467-4237. 

New, Extensively Remodeled or Change of Ownership Food Service Facilities

Call the field office (based on the location of the facility) to arrange for an inspection:

• North of Sunrise Blvd:  (954) 786-4807

• South of Sunrise Blvd:  (954) 831-0401

Upon a satisfactory inspection, the inspector will give you paperwork and instructions for buying the health department's permit-to-operate and, if applicable, a state sanitation certificate.

Other agencies you may need to contact:

Broward County Occupational License
115 S Andrews Ave (Sun Bank), Ft Lauderdale
(954) 357-6282

Experior Assessments, LLC
(800) 624-2736

Florida Restaurant Association
(866) 372-3926

The National Registry of Food Safety Professionals
(800) 446-0257

State Beverage License
5080 Coconut Creek Parkway, Suite C, Margate 33063
(954) 917-1350

State Revenue Office (state sales tax #)
(954) 967-1000 Hollywood
(954) 346-3000 Coral Springs

Call city or town hall for information regarding their licenses and permits

3 Plans for Review: One set of plans will be kept by the department for inspection purposes and the remaining sets will be returned for submission to the local building department. Follow all comments made on the plans to avoid delays in opening for business.

Accepted Credit Cards: