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The Business License Center will be closed for in-person services on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Assistance available by phone: (202) 671-4500. Regular in-person services resume Friday, May 9.

Food Services Business

Categories

  • Bakery
  • Candy Manufacturer
  • Caterer
  • Delicatessen
  • Food Products
  • Food Vending Machine
  • Grocery Store
  • Ice Cream Manufacturer
  • Marine Food Product
  • Mobile Delicatessen
  • Public School Cafeteria
  • Restaurant

Requirements

*** IMPORTANT ***

Please reference both your Certificate of Occupancy and approved DC Health Inspection Report when applying. Be sure to select only the license category for which your business has been approved.

 

Fee Schedule

Food Services Businesses & Fees
  • Bakery – $517.00
  • Candy Manufacturer – $422.40
  • Caterer – $348.70
  • Delicatessen – $599.50
  • Food Products – $544.50
  • Food Vending Machine- $127.60 (Varies per unit number)
  • Grocery Store – $422.40
  • Ice Cream Manufacturer – $3,107.50
  • Marine Food Product (Retail) – $422.40
  • Marine Food Product (Wholesale) – $1,332.10
  • Mobile Delicatessen – $485.10
  • Public School Cafeteria – No Fee
  • Restaurant – 1-10 seats = $599.50 / 11-50 seats = $722.70 / 51-100 seats = $844.80 / 100+ seats = $968.00

Apply ONLINE

“Skip the Trip” and Use the DC Business Portal to conduct business wherever and whenever you choose.

Apply for a Business License