Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

Intro to Licensing

Here is a list of licenses that you may need to open up your restaurant. A completed Restaurant Start-up Worksheet will help the business consultant determine which licenses you need.

NOTE: Submit a completed application only after zoning has approved your plans and location.

• Retail Food Establishment License
  Required to sell or serve food directly to the public.
  
  

• Public Place of Amusement
  Required if establishment offers entertainment whether or not a cover charge or admission fee is required for entrance.
  
  

• Liquor License – Consumption on Premise
  Required for the retail sale of alcohol to be consumed on the premises at a place of business where the sale of alcoholic liquor is incidental or secondary to the primary activity.
  
  

• Liquor License – Tavern
  Required If the establishment’s business is to sell alcohol, to be consumed on the premises.
  
  

• Outdoor Patio / Café
  Required to sell alcoholic liquor in a privately owned outdoor location adjacent to premises licensed as a Tavern, Not-for-Profit Club, or Consumption on Premises-Incidental Activity.
  
  

• Liquor License – Late Hour
  Required for the additional privilege to remain open and permit the sale of alcoholic liquor until 4:00 a.m., Monday-Saturday, and until 5:00 a.m. on Sunday.