Plant City cottage food operators enjoy broad state protection under FL §500.80. Up to $250,000/year in gross sales allowed without a food license or health department inspection. Direct-to-consumer sales including online orders permitted.
FL §500.80 (Cottage Food Law, expanded 2021) preempts local regulation of cottage food operations. Approved products include baked goods, candies, jams, dried herbs, honey, and cereals — no time/temperature-control-for-safety foods. Labels must include operator name, address, product, ingredients, allergens, and the required statement: Made in a cottage food operation not subject to Florida's food safety regulations. Plant City cannot require a separate permit but a Business Tax Receipt still applies.
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