Compliance requirement
🍳 Commercial / licensed-kitchen food
What it covers
Foods made in a licensed commercial kitchen rather than a home kitchen — refrigerated items, canned or bottled low-acid goods, wholesale, and anything beyond Florida Cottage Food limits.
Who regulates it
Florida Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services (FDACS), Division of Food Safety
What a maker submits
An FDACS Food Establishment Permit — a Retail Food Establishment Permit (selling direct / prepackaged) or a Wholesale/Manufactured Food permit (manufacturing). Requires a passing inspection; apply at least 21 days before selling.
Official agency page ↗
What the ✓ badge means for buyers: This maker's kitchen is state-permitted and inspected by FDACS — not a home kitchen.
Plain-language summary for Florida — not legal advice; confirm the current form and fees with the agency. Makers: submit your document on the Licences & compliance page.