Florida's Cottage Food Law (F.S. §500.80) allows home-based food operations producing non-potentially hazardous foods (baked goods, candies, jams, etc.) with annual sales up to $250,000 without a food establishment license or health department inspection. Jacksonville does not impose additional local restrictions beyond the state law. Products must be labeled with the cottage food operation's name, address, and the statement 'Made in a cottage food operation.' A Local Business Tax Receipt from Duval County is required.
Cottage food operations in Jacksonville are governed by Florida's cottage food law, which allows home-based production and sale of specified food items without a commercial food facility license. Commonly allowed items include baked goods, candies, jams, jellies, dried herbs, granola, and similar shelf-stable products. Prohibited items typically include foods requiring refrigeration (dairy, meat, cut fruits). Annual gross sales are capped (typically $25,000–$75,000 depending on state). Products must be labeled with the producer's name and address, ingredients list, allergen warnings, and a statement that the product was made in a home kitchen not inspected by the health department. Sales may occur at farmers markets, online, and direct from home depending on Florida regulations.
Operating without required labeling: warning, then $100–$250 fine. Selling prohibited items (requiring refrigeration): health department cease-and-desist. Exceeding annual sales cap: must obtain commercial food license.
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