Cottage Food Operations: Miami Beach vs North Miami

Do I need a license to sell homemade food in Miami Beach?

No state license or inspection is required under Florida's Cottage Food Law (F.S. 500.80) for approved products with annual sales under $250,000. However, you do need a Business Tax Receipt from Miami Beach/Miami-Dade County.

What foods can I sell as a cottage food operation in Miami Beach?

Approved products include baked goods, candies, jams, jellies, dried fruits, dry herbs, homemade pasta, cereals, trail mixes, nuts, vinegar, popcorn, and honey. Products requiring refrigeration or containing meat, dairy, or seafood are not permitted.

Can Miami Beach impose extra rules on my cottage food business?

Florida law prohibits local governments from imposing additional regulations on cottage food products themselves. However, you must comply with local zoning rules for home-based businesses and obtain a Business Tax Receipt.

Can I sell baked goods from my home in North Miami?

Yes. Under Florida's Cottage Food Law (F.S. 500.80), you can produce and sell non-potentially hazardous baked goods and other shelf-stable foods from your home kitchen without a food facility license, up to $250,000 in annual gross sales. A North Miami business tax receipt is required.

What foods can I sell under Florida's cottage food law?

Permitted products include baked goods (without cream or custard fillings), candies, dried fruits, granola, popcorn, jams, jellies, and other shelf-stable foods that do not require refrigeration. You cannot sell items that need temperature control like cream pies or cheesecakes.

Do I need a label on cottage food products in North Miami?

Yes. Each package must include the product name, ingredients, allergens, your name and address, net weight, and the disclaimer: 'Made in a cottage food operation that is not subject to Florida's food safety regulations.'