Medical Marijuana Treatment Center Edibles Food Establishment Permit

Step 1: Review the Minimum Construction Standards.

Review the Food Establishment Minimum Construction Standards [ 279.5 kB ] to verify that the building location you plan to use for food operations meets all the standards.

Step 2 (Optional): Apply for Voluntary Plan Review.

Our voluntary plan review process is designed to review your existing building or your conversion, construction or remodeling plans to evaluate conformance with the established requirements. Taking advantage of plan review helps food establishments avoid potentially costly and time-consuming modifications.

To apply for plan review, complete the Plan Review Application[ ]. After payment has been made, email your application and plans to FoodInsp@FDACS.gov for review.

Step 3: Ensure You Meet All Processing Requirements.

Before beginning operation, all food establishments must meet the training and process control requirements for the type of product and process they are conducting. 

Step 4: Provide a List of Edibles to be Produced.

A list of edibles to be produced at the food establishment must be provided at application. You can begin the process by completing the Medical Marijuana Treatment Center Application — List of Edibles [ 356.9 kB ] .

Step 5: Provide Documentation of an Approved Water and Sewer System.

An application must be accompanied by the required documentation demonstrating an approved water and sewage (septic) system. For public (municipal) systems, a copy of the water and sewerage bill or an application for water sewerage (for the location) is required. Additional information is required if you operate from an on-site well or wastewater septic system. See Water and Sewer Requirements for Food Permit [ 545.3 kB ] .

Step 6: Apply for a Permit.

Once the application and required documentation have been received, a field inspector will make contact within three to five business days to schedule an onsite inspection within two weeks. View our Food Establishment Inspection Expectations [ ]document to know what to expect during your inspection

Before your inspection, ensure that the applicable equipment for a safe food operation is working and that processes for food safety can be described by the onsite person in charge. Refrigeration units, thermometers and any other equipment required for your operation should be in working order for the field inspector to verify prior to permitting.

Applications submitted by mail may experience a delay in processing and inspection.

How to Apply

By Mail[ ]   Online 

Step 7: Pay Your Permit Fees.

Food Establishment Permit Fees [ 103 kB ]  are determined at the time of initial inspection and are based on the type of food establishment. Fees cannot be determined prior to inspection, and payment cannot be accepted by our inspectors in the field.

An email with payment instructions will be sent to the owner's email address on file once you have an inspection summary of “Met Inspection Requirements”  or “Met Inspection Requirements — Check-Back Needed." If you do not have an email address on file, your permit fee letter will be mailed. Payment is required before the food establishment permit can be issued.

If you need further assistance, email us at FoodInsp@FDACS.gov or call (850) 245-5520.

The food establishment owner is required to submit a renewal application and make payment prior to December 31 of each year.

Late Fees

If an application for renewal of a food permit is not received by the department within 30 days after its due date, a late fee not exceeding $100 must be paid in addition to the food permit fee before the department may issue the food permit. Food permits will not be issued until all fees — including the late fee — are received. 

Change of Ownership or Location

Permits are not transferable from owner to owner or from one location to another. A new food permit application, inspection and documentation to meet the requirements for approved water source and waste water (sewage) disposal are required if you incur an ownership or location change.

For public (municipal) systems, a copy of the water and sewerage bill or an application for water sewerage (for the location) is required. Additional information is required if you operate from an on-site well or wastewater septic system. See  Water and Sewer Requirements for Food Permit [ 545.3 kB ] .