Florida Department of Health in Brevard County - Environmental Health (Food Safety & Sanitation). NOTE: In Florida, restaurants are licensed statewide by DBPR, Division of Hotels & Restaurants; DOH-Brevard only regulates institutional/Tier food establishments (schools, ALFs, bars, detention, daycare) under Rule 64E-11. · department site →
Fees change often — always confirm the current amount with the department before you budget.
Brevard County food-facility health permits run about $50–$357 annually, depending on size or sales volume. Plan review runs about $50. Confirm the exact amount with Florida Department of Health in Brevard County - Environmental Health (Food Safety & Sanitation). NOTE: In Florida, restaurants are licensed statewide by DBPR, Division of Hotels & Restaurants; DOH-Brevard only regulates institutional/Tier food establishments (schools, ALFs, bars, detention, daycare) under Rule 64E-11. before you budget.
Confirm the authority for your exact address. Some cities run their own health division, and building, planning, fire, sewer/grease and business-license approvals are separate even when Florida Department of Health in Brevard County - Environmental Health (Food Safety & Sanitation). NOTE: In Florida, restaurants are licensed statewide by DBPR, Division of Hotels & Restaurants; DOH-Brevard only regulates institutional/Tier food establishments (schools, ALFs, bars, detention, daycare) under Rule 64E-11. issues the health permit.
About 1,205 food & drinking establishments operate here, serving a population of about 643,979. (U.S. Census 2023 estimate; County Business Patterns 2022, NAICS 722)
Last verified: 2026-08-17 — we re-confirmed the serving authority, its contact, and that the fees below match the current published schedule. Fee schedules may carry an earlier effective date (shown per fee); local ordinances & amendments aren’t individually reviewed, so confirm current rules with the authority having jurisdiction.See something out of date? Report an update →
Restaurant / food-facility permit
Public Food Service Establishment License (DBPR, Division of Hotels & Restaurants) - state-issued, identical statewide
$50 application + annual license by seating: nonseating $242
1-49 seats $262
50-149 $273
150-249 $294
250-349 $315
350-499 $336
500+ $357. Half-year rates apply if filed <
=6 mo before renewal (nonseating $126
1-49 $136
50-149 $141.50
150-249 $152
250-349 $162.50
350-499 $173
500+ $183.50)
Includes $10 Hospitality Education fee
Restaurants are NOT county-permitted in FL; DBPR licenses statewide; Fees verified on the official DBPR Food Service Fees page 2026-08-10. Renewal date varies by DBPR district (Oct-Jun); DOH-Brevard permits only DOH-regulated (Tier) food establishments; Tier II establishments pay no DOH permitting fee
Plan review — required
DBPR restaurant plan review (form HR-7005)
no separate DBPR plan-review fee
a $50 license application + license fee is paid before opening
For DOH-regulated establishments, DOH-Brevard plan review + Sanitation Certificate (form DH4086) fees are prorated quarterly (Oct 1-Sep 30 permit year)
Turnaround: specific turnaround not published; plan review required when newly built, remodeled, converted, or reopened after being closed >=18 months (submit before construction/pre-opening inspection)
State DBPR Division of Hotels & Restaurants inspects; outcome is met-standards / warning / emergency closure with violations listed, no letter grade; searchable statewide online database.
Statewide DBPR license (application packet DBPR HR-7031 combines license + plan review; HR-7006 = plan review only); Plan review required for newly built/converted/remodeled units; Local business tax receipt and fire/zoning approvals may also apply
Fees/payment and forms are on the department site; application steps vary by concept — see the checklist below.
How Brevard County’s permit cost compares
At about $50/year, Brevard County’s restaurant health permit is below the Florida median ($242) and below the U.S. median ($125) — higher than about 19% of U.S. counties.
Ranked 1st-lowest of 66 Florida counties by permit cost.
Comparison uses the lowest published annual restaurant-permit figure in each county; confirm your exact tier with the department.
Local food-service market
About 1,205 food & drinking establishments serve ~643,979 residents in Brevard County — one per ~534 residents, denser than the Florida average (one per ~701).
U.S. Census 2023 population; County Business Patterns 2022 (NAICS 722).
Budget the permit stack
Start with ~$50 annual health permit + $50 plan review.
Plus building, fire, and business-license fees that vary locally — use the cost calculators and the checklist below to budget the full stack.
Watch out for
FL restaurants and food trucks are state-licensed by DBPR (myfloridalicense.com), identical statewide; the county DOH does not license restaurants
DOH-Brevard issues Sanitation Certificates (via DH4086) only for the institutional/Tier food establishments it regulates, with fees prorated quarterly
Other food-service permits in this jurisdiction
Category
Annual fee
Notes
Caterer
$263/yr (full year); $136.50 half year
DBPR statewide fee; A caterer license is for a food service that only provides catering; any licensed public food service establishment may also cater without a separate license
Theme park cart
$262/yr (1-5 carts) to $357/yr (26+ carts)
DBPR specialty license for carts operating within a theme park/entertainment complex per s.509.013 F.S
Vending machine
$21/yr (full year); $15.50 half year
DBPR license per machine dispensing time/temperature-control-for-safety food
Temporary food service event
$91 (1-3 day event); $105 (4-30 day event); $456 annual vendor
Equipment your Brevard County plan review will check
Health-department plan review looks for specific, code-compliant fixtures. Compare spec-filtered options, then confirm counts and sizes with your local requirements. See the full list in what equipment a commercial kitchen requires.
$50 application + annual license by seating: nonseating $242; 1-49 seats $262; 50-149 $273; 150-249 $294; 250-349 $315; 350-499 $336; 500+ $357. Half-year rates apply if filed <=6 mo before renewal (nonseating $126; 1-49 $136; 50-149 $141.50; 150-249 $152; 250-349 $162.50; 350-499 $173; 500+ $183.50); Includes $10 Hospitality Education fee These are annual health-permit fees, usually tiered by seating or size; confirm your exact category with the department.
Is plan review required in Brevard County?
Yes — plan review is required before you build or remodel a food facility. Typical fees: DBPR restaurant plan review (form HR-7005); no separate DBPR plan-review fee; a $50 license application + license fee is paid before opening; For DOH-regulated establishments, DOH-Brevard plan review + Sanitation Certificate (form DH4086) fees are prorated quarterly (Oct 1-Sep 30 permit year)
Do I need a commissary for a food truck in Brevard County?
In most cases, yes — most mobile units must operate from an approved commissary; confirm exemptions with the department. Statewide DBPR license (application packet DBPR HR-7031 combines license + plan review; HR-7006 = plan review only); Plan review required for newly built/converted/remodeled units; Local business tax receipt and fire/zoning approvals may also apply
Who issues food permits in Brevard County?
Food permits here are issued by Florida Department of Health in Brevard County - Environmental Health (Food Safety & Sanitation). NOTE: In Florida, restaurants are licensed statewide by DBPR, Division of Hotels & Restaurants; DOH-Brevard only regulates institutional/Tier food establishments (schools, ALFs, bars, detention, daycare) under Rule 64E-11.. See the department site for current details.
Are city building and fire approvals separate?
Yes — building, plumbing, mechanical and fire approvals are always separate from the health permit and are often handled by different offices.
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