Florida Statute §500.80 permits cottage food operations up to $250,000 per year without a food license. In Miami-Dade, cottage food is an allowed home occupation under Section 33-25.1, limited to kitchen area only.
Florida's Cottage Food Law (FL §500.80) allows residents to produce and sell certain homemade food products from their residential kitchen without a state food license, up to $250,000 per year in gross sales. Miami-Dade County Section 33-25.1 recognizes cottage food operations as a permitted home occupation, limited to the kitchen area only. Allowed products include baked goods, candies, dried fruits, and certain other shelf-stable items. Products must be labeled with the cottage food operation name, address, and allergen information. Sales can be made directly to consumers at farmers markets, roadside stands, or online. Products cannot be sold to stores or restaurants. No Food Establishment Permit is required.
Exceeding the $250,000 annual limit requires a commercial food license. Selling non-exempt products or to retailers violates the Cottage Food Law. Home occupation violations if exceeding the 500 sq ft limit.
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