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I just bought a restaurant that has a current food service license from DBPR. Can I operate under the previous owners food service license?

April 26, 2017bought dbpr food service license operate owner previous restaurant

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I just bought a restaurant that has a current food service license from DBPR. Can I operate under the previous owners food service license?

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No. Food service licenses cannot be transferred to a new owner. You must APPLY for a license by submitting an application for a change of owner. If you are remodeling or the restaurant has been closed for more than twelve months, you must APPLY for plan review first.