How to Apply for a Retail Food Establishment Permit

Application & Permit

Click here to apply for a Retail Food Establishment permit

If you are unable to apply online, contact the Retail Food Safety Department at retailfood@scda.sc.gov or 803-896-0640. Once your application has been received, office personnel will contact you to confirm receipt of your application and to discuss payment options for fees. Please note: We do not accept cash payments. If you have any questions, please call 803-896-0640 for assistance.

Supplemental Forms & Applications

• Change to Existing Retail Food Establishment Permit
• Event Authorization Application
  • Solicitud De Autorización De Evento
  • 食品零售机构活动授权申请

Permitting Resources

• Quick Guide for Planning a Retail Food Establishment
• Retail Food Establishments Planning Resource: Planning, Designing, Constructing, and Equipping a Retail Food Establishment
  • Establecimientos minoristas de alimentos recursos de planificación: planificación, diseño, construcción y equipamiento de un establecimiento minorista de alimentos
• Retail Food Establishments Top Ten Permitting Obstacles that Spell Delay

Special Process & Variance Forms

• Request for a Construction Equipment Variance
• Request for a Special Process
• Request for an Operational Variance