How to file the food preparation and serving license (Philadelphia)
For any business that prepares or serves food to the public. Apply in eCLIPSE with the BIRT ID, the Commercial Activity License, proof of occupancy (a license for the same use in the last 3 years, or zoning approval) and the Health Department's License Eligibility Report dated within 30 days.
- Agency
- City of Philadelphia, Department of Licenses and Inspections
- Where it applies
- Philadelphia
- How it's filed
- Filed online
- Fee
- Varies$299 for a small place, $415 for an eating or drinking place with 30 or more seats; the $20 application fee counts toward it.
- How long it takes
- Online applications are reviewed within 5 business days.
- Renewal
- Every year.
Official links
Checked against the agency's own page.
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