When researching legal information on licensing and rules for Florida restaurant, bar and commercial food service businesses, there are several areas you should consider looking into:  statutes, administrative rules and other applicable codes including FDA food code.

In Florida, some fo the important statutes are:

• Chapter 509- part 1- public lodging and public food service establishments
• Chapter 559- part VII- licensing by the Dept of Business and Professional Regulation
• Chapter 83- part II:  Florida residential landlord and tenant act
• Chapter 386- part II:  Indoor act: Tobacco Smoke
• Section 865.09:  Fictitious Name Registration