- Phone: 401-222-5960
- Licensing Unit Room 105A,
- 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Weekdays
- Directions
- Parking is restricted until 3 PM
State of Rhode Island
Department of Health
Due to COVID-19, we are experiencing a delay in the printing of licenses. All licensee status and expiration dates can be verified at https://healthri.mylicense.com/Verification.
Renewal notices are sent out 60 days before your expiration date. Renew Online
You need a food service license if your business serves food. Follow our license guidelines for new food establishments. The specific license(s) you need depend on your business.
If you prepare food through processes such as cooking or hot-holding, you must employ at least one full-time on-site food safety manager. If you employ ten or more full-time equivalent people to prepare food you need at least two food safety managers. Establishments who primarily serve the elderly or individuals with diminished immune systems must have a food safety manager certified in food safety present whenever hot food is prepared. The certificates for the food safety managers must be prominently posted next to the license to operate. (Certificates must be removed if the person longer works there).
After you submit your Food Mobile Service application call us at 401-222-2749 to schedule your required inspection. You will need to schedule at least two weeks for the inspection, and cannot open your business until you pass.
If your restaurant moves to a new location you need to reapply for a license.
Make sure all Food Safety Managers fulfill their training requirements.
All businesses that serve food are expected and required to keep that food safe. These businesses are diverse and include: restaurants, caterers, retail food establishments, cafeteria, healthcare and residential facilities. Though the licensing requirements vary all business must ensure that: