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I heard that you can't sell dairy products like buttercreams or cream cheese icing at like local farmers markets or fairs, but that you could use them for like a catering thing.
I've been looking everywhere to see what Florida laws say about Freeze Dried Ice cream products.. .they don't have to be frozen or refrigerated after they are freeze-dried.. I just can never find the info i'm looking for.. Thanks!
This may seem like a silly question, but what about canned (jarred) soup? I know you said something about the canning process but then also jams and jellies are allowed and those are canned. It would not require refrigeration.
Under Florida's Cottage Food Law, selling canned (jarred) soup is not permitted, even if the soup is shelf-stable and does not require refrigeration. The restriction comes from the canning process itself, which can be risky for low-acid foods, like soups, due to the potential for botulism if not properly processed. While jams and jellies are allowed, they are considered high-acid foods and have a much lower risk of bacterial growth, making them safer under cottage food laws. Florida allows certain canned goods, like jams, jellies, and preserves, but restricts other low-acid canned items, including soups, sauces, and pickled vegetables, due to health and safety concerns. For selling canned soups, you would need to operate out of a licensed commercial kitchen and follow additional regulatory requirements set by the state’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
you could because I have not seen these on ANY list stating otherwise and these as donuts don't have anything that would be time or temp sensitive BUT check with local health department about event permits and licenses possibly as a " food vendor" this is the only thing that comes to my mind. ALSO I would recommend LLC and food business insurance to protect yourself from any personal liability
In Florida, if you're planning to sell lemonade from a stand or a truck, you will likely need to obtain several permits and licenses to operate legally. Here are the key licenses and permits you may need: Business License: You will need to register your lemonade stand/truck as a business entity with the state of Florida. This may involve obtaining a business license or registering your business name (also known as a "Doing Business As" or DBA registration) with the Florida Department of State. Seller's Permit (Sales Tax License): In Florida, you are required to collect sales tax on taxable items, including beverages like lemonade. You will need to obtain a Seller's Permit (also known as a Sales Tax License) from the Florida Department of Revenue to legally collect and remit sales tax on your lemonade sales. Food Service License: Depending on the specifics of your operation and the scale of your lemonade business, you may need a food service license from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). This license ensures that you meet health and safety standards for food preparation and handling. Mobile Food Vendor Permit: If you plan to operate your lemonade stand from a mobile vehicle (e.g., a lemonade truck), you may need a Mobile Food Vendor Permit from your local county health department. This permit ensures that your vehicle and operation comply with food safety regulations. Temporary Food Service Permit: If your lemonade stand/truck will be set up temporarily for events, festivals, or markets, you may need to obtain a Temporary Food Service Permit from the local health department or event organizers. This permit allows you to operate temporarily at specific locations. Zoning and Permitting: Depending on your location and the regulations of your city or county, you may need to obtain additional permits or approvals related to zoning, land use, and signage for your lemonade stand/truck. It's essential to check with the relevant local and state authorities to determine the specific requirements for operating a lemonade stand or truck in your area of Florida. Regulations and permit requirements may vary depending on factors such as location, scale of operation, and the type of events or venues where you plan to sell lemonade. Additionally, it's a good idea to consult with a business attorney or advisor to ensure that you comply with all legal requirements and regulations for your lemonade business.
I bake cakes from scratch some recipes have butter, cream cheese, sour cream, milk, eggs in the recipe can I sell at and market and buttercream frosting made without milk or heavy cream.
Where can I learn more about hot sauce? Because I’ve been told that if it’s strained and bottled it’s fine, because it falls under flavor vinegars, but if it’s chunky and not strained it doesn’t. Just wanna make sure I’m following the right laws.
Would flan and cheesecake be out of the question , flan in specific? And how about drinks can i sell sodas and bottled water along with the cottage food?
yes due to the temps it has to be kept at, you can sell sodas and bottle water but this falls under a food vendors license or mobile food business that is completely different licensing.
you said you can put fresh fruit in your muffins. Can u do zucchini? I always put my muffins in the freezer, since there r no preservatives in them and I live in FL. but just so they last longer. How do you determine "time sensitive" as most home baked things do not have preservatives in them. This affects my baking especially, because it is all gluten free, and I use nut flours. I m sure I could leave them on the counter a couple days, but this seems quite subjective. Also, what about waffles? Thanks! This was very helpful.
I have not seen it as a NO item on their list they do offer the ability to ASK in a sense if it can be added as an acceptable food item contact the local health department about the process
Can you make tinctures with dried herbs and vegetable glycerin? Most tinctures or many are made with alcohol, but some are made with vegetable glycerin for people that can’t tolerate or shouldn’t consume alcohol.
Hi I'm in Florida and having trouble determining if dehydrated veggies are or to sell. For example in a dry soup blend I wanted to add dehydrated tomatoes???
when it comes to taxable income there is no min or max you have to report any profit as income and based on your accountant and if your an llc , etc. this is a something to ask your accountant BUT profits are taxable
great question I have not found this on any list that says NO, but you can actually ask the local health dept in your county and I cant see why not since it is NOT listed
You convinced me to start a tea business!!! I’m so happy starting at my first farmers market this weekend! How can I explain I purchase them from a wholesaler that sounds nice to customers?
I'm about to start a cottage food business and have a question about labeling requirements. If I have an LLC, do I have to put my name and the LLC name on?
Florida Cottage Laws DO NOT allow us to cook/bake anything from a "rented" kitchen. "In Florida, the use of a commercial kitchen and/or commercial equipment is prohibited, all cottage foods must be made at your primary residence"
Hi, great video! Do you know if it would be allowed to sell already canned or bottled drinks with your cottage foods. Let's say I was selling PB&J sandwiches. Can I sell a can or bottle of Coca-Cola with is?
What if you are making these foods fresh on your property? My daughter wants to make an empanada stand on our property lol (6 year old. long story.) I want to do it for her but I'm like can we get in trouble
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Have you started your cottage food business in Florida? if so how was the process?
I heard that you can't sell dairy products like buttercreams or cream cheese icing at like local farmers markets or fairs, but that you could use them for like a catering thing.
I'm starting a dessert food business in a couple weeks!
I've been looking everywhere to see what Florida laws say about Freeze Dried Ice cream products.. .they don't have to be frozen or refrigerated after they are freeze-dried.. I just can never find the info i'm looking for.. Thanks!
Did you ever find anything out regarding freeze dried ice cream products?
In the state of Florida we can't sell any dairy products. Even freeze dried ones.
This may seem like a silly question, but what about canned (jarred) soup? I know you said something about the canning process but then also jams and jellies are allowed and those are canned. It would not require refrigeration.
Under Florida's Cottage Food Law, selling canned (jarred) soup is not permitted, even if the soup is shelf-stable and does not require refrigeration. The restriction comes from the canning process itself, which can be risky for low-acid foods, like soups, due to the potential for botulism if not properly processed. While jams and jellies are allowed, they are considered high-acid foods and have a much lower risk of bacterial growth, making them safer under cottage food laws.
Florida allows certain canned goods, like jams, jellies, and preserves, but restricts other low-acid canned items, including soups, sauces, and pickled vegetables, due to health and safety concerns. For selling canned soups, you would need to operate out of a licensed commercial kitchen and follow additional regulatory requirements set by the state’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
So if I wanted to make a glazed donut or fritter I wouldn't be able to under CFL in FL?
you could because I have not seen these on ANY list stating otherwise and these as donuts don't have anything that would be time or temp sensitive BUT check with local health department about event permits and licenses possibly as a " food vendor" this is the only thing that comes to my mind. ALSO I would recommend LLC and food business insurance to protect yourself from any personal liability
Can I do smoked salts and peppercorns?
yes they do allow spices so these would fall under spices
What if the empanada are frozen and you are baking it? Is that allowed?
any protein filled products are not allowed
Wondering what license I need to make lemonade in Florida and sell from a lemonade stand/truck
In Florida, if you're planning to sell lemonade from a stand or a truck, you will likely need to obtain several permits and licenses to operate legally. Here are the key licenses and permits you may need:
Business License: You will need to register your lemonade stand/truck as a business entity with the state of Florida. This may involve obtaining a business license or registering your business name (also known as a "Doing Business As" or DBA registration) with the Florida Department of State.
Seller's Permit (Sales Tax License): In Florida, you are required to collect sales tax on taxable items, including beverages like lemonade. You will need to obtain a Seller's Permit (also known as a Sales Tax License) from the Florida Department of Revenue to legally collect and remit sales tax on your lemonade sales.
Food Service License: Depending on the specifics of your operation and the scale of your lemonade business, you may need a food service license from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). This license ensures that you meet health and safety standards for food preparation and handling.
Mobile Food Vendor Permit: If you plan to operate your lemonade stand from a mobile vehicle (e.g., a lemonade truck), you may need a Mobile Food Vendor Permit from your local county health department. This permit ensures that your vehicle and operation comply with food safety regulations.
Temporary Food Service Permit: If your lemonade stand/truck will be set up temporarily for events, festivals, or markets, you may need to obtain a Temporary Food Service Permit from the local health department or event organizers. This permit allows you to operate temporarily at specific locations.
Zoning and Permitting: Depending on your location and the regulations of your city or county, you may need to obtain additional permits or approvals related to zoning, land use, and signage for your lemonade stand/truck.
It's essential to check with the relevant local and state authorities to determine the specific requirements for operating a lemonade stand or truck in your area of Florida. Regulations and permit requirements may vary depending on factors such as location, scale of operation, and the type of events or venues where you plan to sell lemonade. Additionally, it's a good idea to consult with a business attorney or advisor to ensure that you comply with all legal requirements and regulations for your lemonade business.
So what is needed to sell Boba tea or lemonade?
that is a food vendors licenses most possible but NOT from home, you could use a commercial kitchen and be a mobile food vendor though
I bake cakes from scratch some recipes have butter, cream cheese, sour cream, milk, eggs in the recipe can I sell at and market and buttercream frosting made without milk or heavy cream.
as long as I contains a non Refridgerated ingredient yes
Where can I learn more about hot sauce?
Because I’ve been told that if it’s strained and bottled it’s fine, because it falls under flavor vinegars, but if it’s chunky and not strained it doesn’t.
Just wanna make sure I’m following the right laws.
Can I bake with butter.this is my biggest question.
you can use butter IN a recipe but for frostings or cake icings normally no.
Can I use butter, almond or oat milk when baking under the florida cottage law
as a BAKING ingredient yes because it will be baked to the right temps, and be fine as an ingredient
Would flan and cheesecake be out of the question , flan in specific?
And how about drinks can i sell sodas and bottled water along with the cottage food?
yes due to the temps it has to be kept at, you can sell sodas and bottle water but this falls under a food vendors license or mobile food business that is completely different licensing.
What license will I need to start a lemonade stand for events in the entire state of Florida?
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you said you can put fresh fruit in your muffins. Can u do zucchini? I always put my muffins in the freezer, since there r no preservatives in them and I live in FL. but just so they last longer. How do you determine "time sensitive" as most home baked things do not have preservatives in them. This affects my baking especially, because it is all gluten free, and I use nut flours. I m sure I could leave them on the counter a couple days, but this seems quite subjective. Also, what about waffles? Thanks! This was very helpful.
Can you do freeze dried icecream?
I have not seen it as a NO item on their list they do offer the ability to ASK in a sense if it can be added as an acceptable food item contact the local health department about the process
Hello… Can we use store bought butter cream as in Wilton premade butter cream or Royal Icing or Marshmallow Icing
Most cupcakes and cakes have frostings on them, is that allowed??
As long as it's not a TCS (temperature requirements) food, no dairy including butter, cream cheese and milk.
Can you make tinctures with dried herbs and vegetable glycerin? Most tinctures or many are made with alcohol, but some are made with vegetable glycerin for people that can’t tolerate or shouldn’t consume alcohol.
Can you make a baked good ( fried pies?) using eggs? And not having to refrigerate? Thanks
Hi, how about Filipino food like lumpia fried (spring roll) and pancit(noodles) or cooked food
normally any fried foods would be a vending food license of kinds mobile food vendor etc. not under cottage foods
Thank you for all the informations. I'm wondering if you can sell homemade potato chips under Florida Cottage food law?
fried chips not really due to the :frying" aspect I have not seen it on their site or anywhere that you cant but it sounds like a food vendors license
Thank you.
Hi I'm in Florida and having trouble determining if dehydrated veggies are or to sell. For example in a dry soup blend I wanted to add dehydrated tomatoes???
How much can you make a year without having to report at end of year in Florida?
when it comes to taxable income there is no min or max you have to report any profit as income and based on your accountant and if your an llc , etc. this is a something to ask your accountant BUT profits are taxable
Seconding someone asking about iced cakes and cupcakes. Nothing is clear online.
As long as it's not a TCS (temperature requirements) food, no dairy including butter, cream cheese and milk.
Freeze dried spirulina?
great question I have not found this on any list that says NO, but you can actually ask the local health dept in your county and I cant see why not since it is NOT listed
What about bread with Parmesan or cheddar cheese baked in?
No cheese or milk products allowed.
You convinced me to start a tea business!!! I’m so happy starting at my first farmers market this weekend! How can I explain I purchase them from a wholesaler that sounds nice to customers?
Can I make a caramel glaze for cake? I see we can make caramel apples. Is that the same?
Can I make truffles and cake in a jar?
hello I have not seen where it says you cant these are not on the list I read from the state.
Would it be okay to sell homemade rock candy, gummies, or cotton candy?
i have not seen any of these on the list from the state of floridas websites that says no
@@CottageFoodsLaws Thank you for answering, I was wondering.
I'm about to start a cottage food business and have a question about labeling requirements. If I have an LLC, do I have to put my name and the LLC name on?
you can it wont hurt, it is always best to have an llc
Can homemade freeze dried foods be sold? I did not see it listed on either of the lists. Thank you.
Florida Cottage Laws DO NOT allow us to cook/bake anything from a "rented" kitchen.
"In Florida, the use of a commercial kitchen and/or commercial equipment is prohibited,
all cottage foods must be made at your primary residence"
Wonder why
Also can you sell Florida Cottage Food Goods on Etsy?
What proper label do I need for roasted coffee. No allergens no ingredients really. Do I just put whole beans arabica robusta maybe the variety?
Lemonade
Hi, great video! Do you know if it would be allowed to sell already canned or bottled drinks with your cottage foods. Let's say I was selling PB&J sandwiches. Can I sell a can or bottle of Coca-Cola with is?
You can not sell cottage foods with non cottage foods
Candy Fruit? Like candy apples.
I believe you can I have not seen where they ARE NOT allowed they are also easy to make and veery profitable
i found this very helpful, im looking for a little more detail on coffee though. what licenses would you need to sell brewed coffee?
this is a food vending license not a cottage food item you would need to have a and prepare in a commercial setting
How about rice
Cannot find if dipped chocolate strawberry is ok to sell ? If it is uncut
Please anyone, lmk
What license would I need for a food tent in Florida? I sell cooked vegan food.. May you please help me?
I'm asking the same question🫣
A food lic not cottage food
Canned spaghetti sauce ?😅 i think no
Can I ship across state lines ?
Last I heard you cannot.
no this is still not allowed just yet
I read ya could ship across state lines according to the Florida agriculture site. I'll post the link
It's highlighted in purple
is it allowed to make baked goods with real butter?
What if you are making these foods fresh on your property? My daughter wants to make an empanada stand on our property lol (6 year old. long story.) I want to do it for her but I'm like can we get in trouble
Not a cottage food, you need proper licenses for that