Food Establishments

Permit required for establishments that prepare or serve drink or food for pay.

Other Information

License Application

Varies by county

Duration of License

Until change in owner, revoked or closure

Authority

GS 130-248

Exam: No Exam
License Type: Tied to Business

Fees

Application
$0.00
New License
$120.00
Renewal
$120.00
Reciprocity:
$0.00
Miscellaneous:
$0.00

Other Requirements

Compliance with the Food Protection and Sanitation of Food Establishment Rules (15A NCAC .2600).

Exemptions

Establishments that prepare or serve food to regular boarders or permananent houseguests only; private clubs; curb markets operated by the State Agricultural Extension Service; nonprifits; establishments serving beverages that do not include raw apples or potentially hazardous beverages made from raw fruits or vegetables using single service containers that are not reused on the premises; establishments where meat or pultry products are under inspection by NCDA or USDA; markets that sell uncooked cured country ham or uncooked salted pork and that engage in minimal preparation; establishments that only serve beverages regulated by NCDA; traditional country stores that sell uncooked sandwiches or similar food items and that engage in minimal preparation; bona fide cooking schools.

Licensing Authority

NC Department of Health & Human Services
Public Health
1931 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1931
919-707-5000

Occupational Information

Food Service Managers

Occupational profile

Please check with your local City, County or Municipality for area specific license requirements they may have.