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In observance of President’s Day, DLCP will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Public School Cafeteria (DC Public/Charter School Only)

An eligible District of Columbia Public/Charter Schools may enroll in the Public School Cafeteria Realignment Project which affords it the following benefits:

  • All existing licenses would be converted from Restaurant to Public School Cafeteria
  • No fees applicable for DCPS/Charter Schools (DC Official Code: § 47–2827, e3)
  • All licenses expire on same date every 4 years beginning July 31, 2022
  • All license valid for 4-year term
  • Auto-renewal by licensing staff prior to expiration date

 

Business Activity

Public School Cafeteria (DC Public/Charter School Only)

Requirements

*** Your school is required to schedule and pass routine DC Health Inspections through the duration of your license term. Please contact the Foods Safety & Hygiene Division at DC Health, (202) 535-2180, for more information.***

 

Fee Schedule

Public School Cafeteria (DC Public/Charter School Only) Fee

  • 4-year license - $0

Apply 

You may EMAIL your application or submit your application in-person at:

DLCP, 1100 4th Street, SW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20024

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday - 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Thursday 10:30 am to 4:00 pm
 

IMPORTANT: The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection cooperates with other District of Columbia Government agencies to ensure applicants/licensees comply with all applicable D.C. Official Codes and Municipal Regulations. The agency reserves the right to request additional documentation and/or proof of inspection(s).

 

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