Restaurant License
Available Licenses
There are five classes of restaurant licenses:
- Restaurant 1 - no seats
A food establishment with food preparation and service for carry-out, delivery, or on-site dining with no seats.
- Restaurant 2 - 1 to 12 seats
A food establishment with food preparation and service for carry-out, delivery, or on-site dining with a seating capacity between one and twelve seats.
- Restaurant 3 - 13 to 50 seats
A food establishment with food preparation and service for carry-out, delivery, or on-site dining with a seating capacity between 13 and 50 seats.
- Restaurant 4 - 51 to 150 seats
A food establishment with food preparation and service for carry-out, delivery, or on-site dining with a seating capacity between 51 and 150 seats.
- Restaurant 5 - 151 and over seats
A food establishment with food preparation and service for carry-out, delivery, or on-site dining with a seating capacity of 151 seats or more.
Additional restaurant licenses include:
- Restaurant D - Add-on and Add-on Bar Only
A license for a food preparation or bar area that is in addition to a licensed primary restaurant 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 location and that is operated within a licensed facility. The primary restaurant shall be the food preparation / bar area that is at, or qualifies for, the highest restaurant license category.
- Restaurant E - Extension
A license to extend food preparation, during normal business hours, to exterior areas contiguous to the restaurant. The sidewalk must not be blocked.
- Restaurant L - Limited
A food establishment that does not prepare or serve potentially hazardous foods. Service is limited to beverages, bakery products, or prepackaged foods.
(For one-time events, refer to Customer Appreciation - Food Sales or Special Event Food Sales Information.)
General Requirements
Environmental Plan Review
Any construction, remodeling, or alterations to a food establishment requires that plans and specifications be submitted to the Environmental Health Section for review and approval.
Food Code Plan Review Requirements
Change of Ownership Review
When a food establishment changes ownership an Environmental Review of the premises is required to determined compliance with the requirements of Chapter 331A.
Change of Ownership is when a licensed business is sold or transferred to another person, business, or corporation. A Change of Ownership, as is relates to an Environmental Plan Review, does not include the changing or adding of officers to an existing partnership or corporation or change of a mailing address.
A fee is required for each Environmental Plan Review or Change of Ownership Review. See the fees for required amount.
Permits & Other Approvals
Contact the Zoning Section [Ph: (651) 266-9008], Building Inspection [Ph: (651) 266-9007], and Fire Certificate of Occupancy [Ph: (651) 266-8989] for any other city zoning, fire, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, or construction permit requirements or approvals.
Code Requirements
See Chapter 331A of the Saint Paul Legislative Code for information about restaurants.
Application Requirements
You must submit the following:
Inspections
This license requires inspection approvals from the Saint Paul Fire Department (Ph: (651) 266-8989), Environmental Health (Ph: (651) 266-8989), Licensing (Ph: (651) 266-8989), and Zoning (Ph: (651) 266-9008).
Fees
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Description
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Fees
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Restaurant 1: no seats
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| License - per year, per location |
$435.00
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| Environmental Plan Review |
$381.00
|
| Environmental Change of Ownership Review |
$95.25
|
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Restaurant 2: 1-12 seats
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| License - per year, per location |
$476.00
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| Environmental Plan Review |
$381.00
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| Environmental Change of Ownership Review |
$95.25
|
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Restaurant 3: 13 - 50 seats
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| License - per year, per location |
$580.00
|
| Environmental Plan Review |
$625.00
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| Environmental Change of Ownership Review |
$156.25
|
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Restaurant 4: 51 - 150 seats
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| License - per year, per location |
$631.00
|
| Environmental Plan Review |
$625.00
|
| Environmental Change of Ownership Review |
$156.25
|
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Restaurant 5: 151 and over seats
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| License - per year, per location |
$673.00
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| Environmental Plan Review |
$625.00
|
| Environmental Change of Ownership Review |
$156.25
|
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Restaurant D: Add-on
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| License - per year, per location |
$272.00
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| Environmental Plan Review |
$381.00
|
| Environmental Change of Ownership Review |
$95.25
|
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Restaurant D: Add-on (Bar Only)
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| License - per year, per location |
$109.00
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| Environmental Plan Review |
$190.00
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| Environmental Change of Ownership Review |
$47.50
|
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Restaurant E: Extension
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| License - per year, per location |
$164.00
|
| Environmental Plan Review |
$136.00
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| Environmental Change of Ownership Review |
$34.00
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Restaurant L: Limited
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| License - per year, per location |
$272.00
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| Environmental Plan Review |
$381.00
|
| Environmental Change of Ownership Review |
$95.25
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Expiration & Renewal
A Restaurant License expires one year after the date of issue and may be renewed annually.