Food Service Fees
| Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Food Service Plan Review and major remodeling of existing establishment* | |
| Seating Capacity 0 – 100 | $1,365 |
| Seating Capacity 101 – 200 | $1,643 |
| Seating Capacity 201 – over | $1,926 |
| Mobile & STFU Plan Review (NEW) | $500 |
| Mobile & STFU Plan Review (Change of Ownership) | $250 |
| Fixed Change of Ownership/Use | $250 |
| Remodeling or Renovating of Existing Food Service Establishments (Plan Review) | 50% of new |
| Re-Inspection Fee | $100 |
| Compliance/Informal/Formal Enforcement Hearing | $100/$200/$300 + follow-up inspection cost |
| MDARD Requested Well & Septic Inspections | $238 |
| Mobile Food Establishment 1 2 | $205 + $30 state fee |
| Mobile Food Establishment Commissary 1 2 | $205 + $30 state fee |
| Temporary Food Service Establishment | |
| Completed application received 5 days or more prior to event | $125 + $9 state fee ($5 non-profit) |
| Completed application received less than 5 days prior to event | $150 + $9 state fee ($5 non-profit) |
| Fee for operating without a license | $200 + $9 state fee ($5 non-profit) |
| Special Transitory Food Unit (STFU) 1 2 | $112 + $44 state fee |
| STFU – Inspection Fee (State Fee) | $90 |
| Annual Food Service Sanitation License 1 2 3 | |
| Seating Capacity 0 – 25 | $627 + $30 state fee |
| Seating Capacity 26 – 50 | $680 + $30 state fee |
| Seating Capacity 51 – 75 | $820 + $30 state fee |
| Seating Capacity 76 – 100 | $898 + $30 state fee |
| Seating Capacity 101 – over | $1010 + $30 state fee |
| Schools | $1010 + $30 state fee |
| Satellite Schools | $627 + $30 state fee |
| Fraternal/Religious/Non-profit | $627 + $5 state fee |
| 1 | Fee 50% of annual rate after 10/31 for applications for new owner or establishment. | |
| 2 | Penalty fee (% of food service license fee) for license renewal after April 30th. | |
| May 1 – 7 | 10% penalty | |
| May 8 – 14 | 20% penalty | |
| May 15 – 21 | 30% penalty | |
| May 22 – 28 | 40% penalty | |
| May 29 – June 4 | 50% penalty | |
| After June 5 | 75% penalty + admin. action referral | |
| 3 | If the food service establishment operates less than 9 months/year, the license fee will be ½ the regular fee as stated in the fee schedule. | |
*Fee includes consultation and inspections for construction, pre-opening, opening, and operating
For all credit/debit card payments, your statement will reflect a 3% convenience fee, minimum of $2.00.
Last Modified November 21, 2023
