Coral Gables vs Miami Gardens

Do I need a license to sell homemade food in Coral Gables?

No. Under Florida Statutes Section 500.80, cottage food operators with annual gross sales under $250,000 are exempt from state licensing and inspection. However, products must be non-potentially hazardous foods with proper labeling including a home kitchen disclosure.

Can I sell cottage food online from Coral Gables?

Yes. Florida law permits cottage food sales over the internet and by mail order, with in-person delivery to consumers or event venues, or shipping via USPS or commercial carriers. Products must be properly labeled and cannot be sold at wholesale.

Do Coral Gables zoning rules affect cottage food operations?

Yes. While Florida law prohibits requiring a cottage food business license, general zoning standards require home-based activities not to create adverse neighborhood impacts such as increased traffic, parking congestion, noise, or odors beyond residential norms.

Can I sell baked goods from home in Miami Gardens?

Yes. Under Florida's Cottage Food Law (F.S. 500.80), you can sell certain homemade foods up to $250,000 annually without a food establishment license.

What foods can I sell under the cottage food law?

Permitted products include baked goods, candies, jams, dried fruits, granola, and other non-potentially-hazardous foods. Products requiring refrigeration are generally not permitted.

Do I need a city permit?

You need a Business Tax Receipt from Miami Gardens for any home-based business, but no separate food establishment license is required for cottage food operations.