Permits

Coffee and cart permits in Louisiana

To sell coffee in Louisiana, you work with your county health department for food and mobile vending permits, then add a business license and state tax registration. Pick your county below for the department that handles your area and the steps to open.

64 counties, 0 with a direct health department link on file so far.

Statewide rules in Louisiana

In Louisiana, the Dept. of Health Office of Public Health issues retail food permits statewide through licensed State Sanitarians; a plans review is required for all new or substantially renovated food establishments.

Food & vending permits: Louisiana Dept. of Health, retail food permits for new businesses
Sales tax: Sales tax registration, Louisiana Dept. of Revenue
Food safety cards: An LDH Food Safety Manager Certificate (eight-hour course and ANSI-approved exam) for at least one manager at each establishment.

Official links, last verified July 14, 2026. Requirements vary by city and change over time.
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Counties in Louisiana

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Coffee and cart permits in Louisiana

Statewide rules in Louisiana

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