{"id":10298,"date":"2026-03-03T14:10:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T06:10:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fulltechse.com.hk\/2026\/03\/03\/%e3%80%90restaurant-license%e3%80%91a-complete-guide-to-license-types-restaurant-licensing-processes-and-fees\/"},"modified":"2026-03-03T14:10:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T06:10:38","slug":"%e3%80%90restaurant-license%e3%80%91a-complete-guide-to-license-types-restaurant-licensing-processes-and-fees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fulltechse.com.hk\/en\/2026\/03\/03\/%e3%80%90restaurant-license%e3%80%91a-complete-guide-to-license-types-restaurant-licensing-processes-and-fees\/","title":{"rendered":"\u3010Restaurant License\u3011A complete guide to license types, restaurant licensing processes and fees"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>If you want to legally open a business for catering, the first step must be to figure out the license. In the most down-to-earth language, this article will take you to break down the scope of application of <b>ordinary restaurant licences (large licences), light refreshment restaurant licences (small licences), floating restaurant licences<\/b><b>, food for sale, area and facility regulations, ventilation and fire prevention, drainage and grease traps,<\/b> etc., starting from site selection; Then talk about <b>the application process, timeline, fees<\/b> and common mistakes, and finally supplement <b>the liquor license, restricted food end-off<\/b> and other extended regulations.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>Overview of restaurant licences<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hong Kong restaurants must be obtained first<\/span><b>Restaurant license<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main types include:<\/span><b>Ordinary restaurant<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u3001<\/span><b>Snack restaurants<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With<\/span><b>Restaurant on the water<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u3002 Such as selling some<\/span><b>Restricted foods<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(e.g. non-bottled drinks, sushi\/sashimi, oysters, ice cream\/soft serve ice cream, etc.) are additionally required<\/span><b>Restricted Food Licence \/ Consolidated Restricted Food Licence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\uff1b If<\/span><b>Serve alcoholic beverages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">must apply to the Liquor Licensing Board<\/span><b>Liquor license<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u3002<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">Major types of restaurant licences<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>General Restaurant (GR):<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides general catering, complete logistics, kitchen and cooking equipment; Must comply with technical\/statutory requirements such as hygiene, ventilation, fire protection, buildings, etc. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Light Refreshment Restaurant (LRR)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\uff1a<\/span><b>Any food can be sold<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but<\/span><b>Cooking method<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">limited to<\/span><b>Simple cooking without producing a lot of fumes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, for example<\/span><b>Stewed, stewed, steamed, stewed, and simply fried<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\uff1b<\/span><b>Excludes deep frying and stir-frying<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\uff1b<\/span><b>Seating area<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It must not be carried out<\/span><b>Cooking\/heating<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(such as hot pot, teppanyaki, Korean barbecue).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Factory Canteen:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in<\/span> <b>a factory building<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, serving meals to<\/span> <b>employees in the same industrial building<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; In principle, it shall not be open to the public. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Food Factory<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Licence: Mainly used for production, processing, packaging, and selling or supplying food outside the premises. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Other food business licenses <\/b>: Freezers, bakeries, fresh provision shops, frozen confection factories, dairy factories, siu mei and lo mei shops, etc. have their own independent licences and requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">Additional permits required for &#8220;Specific Foods&#8221;:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Restricted food: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a restaurant plans to sell<\/span> <b>non-bottled beverages, cut fruits, sushi\/sashimi, raw oysters, frozen confections (e.g. ice cream\/soft ice cream), etc.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it is usually necessary to apply for a corresponding restricted food permit in addition to the restaurant licence (or use the &#8220;Consolidated Restricted Food Licence&#8221; to consolidate multiple categories). <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><b>Alcoholic beverages: <\/b>Alcoholic <b>beverages sold in restaurants for immediate consumption<\/b> are under the jurisdiction of <b>the Liquor Licensing Board<\/b> and require a separate application<b>Liquor license<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/span><br \/><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>How to distinguish between restaurant licence vs. other food business licences?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><strong>Restaurant licence<\/strong>: Ordinary restaurant <span style=\"color: #000000;\">,<\/span> light refreshment restaurant = business mode of serving on-site consumption\/drinking on premises, subject to different technical restrictions depending on the type of licence (e.g. light food restaurants are only allowed to cook &#8220;without producing a large amount of fumes&#8221;).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><strong>Other food business licenses<\/strong>: Most of them are of retail or manufacturing nature, such as baking and baking shops, food factories, fresh provision shops, composite food shops, etc., each with its own guidelines and forms.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table style=\"height: 491px;\" width=\"1000\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Store example<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Main license<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restaurant\/hot pot\/teppanyaki\/Chinese and Western meals<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Ordinary<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">restaurants: dine-in, there are no type restrictions on cooking methods (subject to regulations, ventilation and fire protection).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caf\u00e9\/Light food (steaming, stewing, boiling, simple frying)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Snack<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">restaurants: dine-in, but<\/span> <b>only simple, low-smoke cooking is allowed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; No cooking\/heating is allowed in the seating area<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catering<\/span><\/td>\n<p> is operated on board <\/p>\n<td><b>Floating restaurant<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(dine-in).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only baking + retail (front store and back work).<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Baking bakery<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(non-restaurant).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central kitchen\/cloud kitchen (no dine-in).<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Food Manufacturing Plant<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Not a Restaurant).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresh meat\/poultry\/aquatic retail<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Fresh Grain Store<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Retail).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designated simple foods (coffee\/tea, sandwiches, salads, ice cream, etc.) mainly use electricity<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Integrated food outlet<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(retail\/simple ready to eat).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>Ordinary restaurant license<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">Scope of application<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Types of food that can be sold<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: There is no restriction on the type of dish, and complete meals (dine-in and takeaway) can be provided, provided that the venue and equipment meet the technical requirements such as hygiene, building safety, fire protection and ventilation. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Suitable business types<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: restaurants, tea restaurants, hot pot\/barbecue\/teppanyaki, international cuisine restaurants, fast food restaurants, etc. that require<\/span> <b>diversified cooking<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span> <b>complete<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kitchens. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">Application Requirements:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Minimum Area of Food Room: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Schedule 5A of the Food Business Regulation, the food room (kitchen\/preparation room\/dishwashing room) should reach the corresponding minimum ratio depending on the total gross floor area of the premises<\/span><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can use the FEHD&#8217;s<\/span> <b>online calculator<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to calculate the required area first. <\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><b>Mechanical ventilation and fresh air volume specifications:  <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the natural ventilation is insufficient (windows can be opened to the outside  1\/10 of the floor area), mechanical ventilation must be installed; fresh air flow of not less than 17 cubic meters per hour per person; The kitchen and toilet must be ventilated separately. After completion, it is required to be by <\/span><b>The Fire Services Department<\/b> issues Certificates of Conformity (LC) <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for ventilation\/extraction systems<\/span><b>. <\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><b>Toilets and handwashing facilities: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restaurants must provide at least 1 toilet stall, 1 urinal, and 1 washbasin (starting from small stores), and the configuration will be increased according to the number of people. <\/span> <\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Grease traps:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> All restaurants and food processing premises must be equipped with effective grease traps to separate oily wastewater from grease before draining it, and clean and maintain it regularly. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">Fee<\/span><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">:<\/span><\/h3>\n<table style=\"height: 672px;\" width=\"1000\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Floor area<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Annual fee (HKD).<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2264100 \u33a1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,520<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt;100\u2013150 \u33a1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,140<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt;150\u2013200 \u33a1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,410<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt;200\u2013250 \u33a1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5,650<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt;250\u2013300 \u33a1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6,860<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt;300\u2013350 \u33a1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8,170<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt;350\u2013400 \u33a1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9,420<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt;400\u2013450 \u33a1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10,690<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt;450\u2013500 \u33a1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11,970<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt;500\u2013600 \u33a1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13,860<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- \/wp:post-content --><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>Snack restaurant license<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">Scope of application<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basically any food can be sold; Restricted to cooking methods (effective from 2023-03-01).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allowed &#8220;simple, low-fume&#8221; cooking: boiling\/stewing\/steaming\/braising\/simple frying.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methods that cause a large amount of oil fumes are not allowed (e.g., deep frying, stir-frying).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Cooking or heating is not allowed<\/b> in <b>the seating area<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as<\/span> <b>hot pot, teppanyaki, Korean BBQ,<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">etc. are not allowed in the seating area. <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">Application Requirements:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Snack bars are similar to ordinary restaurants in terms of <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">common requirements such as health, building safety, fire protection and ventilation<\/span><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The difference is mainly reflected in the limitations of &#8220;<\/span><b>cooking methods<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;. <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">Fees<\/span><\/h3>\n<table style=\"height: 688px;\" width=\"1000\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Floor area<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Annual fee (HKD).<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2264100 \u33a1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,810<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt;100\u2013150 \u33a1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,270<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt;150\u2013200 \u33a1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,160<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt;200\u2013250 \u33a1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,070<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt;250\u2013300 \u33a1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,960<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt;300\u2013350 \u33a1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5,860<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt;350\u2013400 \u33a1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6,770<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt;400\u2013450 \u33a1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7,650<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt;450\u2013500 \u33a1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8,590<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt;500\u2013600 \u33a1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9,920<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} --><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>Restaurant card processing process<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">Application steps<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Company registration and site selection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Completion of business registration\/company registration; When selecting a site, first check whether the use and land lease allow catering use. After the submission of the restaurant licence, the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department will<\/span> <b>refer the<\/b> restaurant <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to the Buildings Department, the Fire Services Department and other departments for simultaneous review. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Draw a decoration design drawing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare<\/span> <b>3 copies<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of the draft floor plan and ventilation\/exhaust plan in scale (common \u2265 1:100), marking the food room, seating area, toilet, passageway, door direction, equipment and materials, etc., and submit it together with the application form. If the plans are not compliant, the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department will return them in the process and request corrections. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Submit applications and documents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span>Submit <b>the application form + plans<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to the FEHD Licensing Office<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. After accepting the application, the case manager will consult the Buildings Department, the Fire Services Department, etc., and arrange follow-up meetings and inspections. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Department inspection + review meeting<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each department will conduct separate inspections; Normally, within about 20 working days after the application is accepted, the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department will convene an &#8220;Application Vetting Panel Meeting&#8221; to resolve the difficulties with the applicant and issue a &#8220;<\/span><b>List of Licensing Conditions<\/b>&#8221; with a list of whether an <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">application for a provisional licence can be made. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Provisional Licence (if applicable)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span>If the <b>provisional conditions<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have been met<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can go to the<\/span> counter of the <b>licensing office<\/b> to collect it on the <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">same day<\/span> (within <b>about 7<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">days by post). The tentative validity period <\/span> is <b>6 months<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the fee is half of the original price. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Click on the &#8220;List of Licensing Conditions&#8221; for construction and reporting compliance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span>Complete health, building safety, fire protection and ventilation projects <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">according to the &#8220;<\/span><b>List of Licensing Conditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;, and submit final drawings and certificates. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>The final certification inspection \u2192 is officially licensed<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the applicant reports that all conditions have been met, the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department will conduct a final certification inspection within 8 working days. After confirming all compliance, the official license will be issued within 7 working days and payment will be arranged for collection.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"> <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">How long does it take from application to licence?<\/span><\/h3>\n<table style=\"height: 297px;\" width=\"1000\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>step<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Official promise<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application acceptance \u2192 &#8220;Application Review Team Meeting&#8221;<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approximately within 20 working days<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provisional licence (if applicable).<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Counter within 1 day; Mail within 7 days<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete the &#8220;List of Licensing Conditions&#8221; \u2192 Final Certification Inspection<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within 8 working days<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final certification inspection \u2192 was officially licensed<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within 7 working days<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>Other legal requirements related to restaurant operations<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ff9900;\">Restricted Foods:  <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b>As long as you sell items that fall under the category of &#8220;restricted food&#8221;, you will need <b>to apply for a corresponding<\/b> <b>restricted food sales permit. <\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Common items:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frozen dessert<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">milk and milk drinks<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cut the fruit<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sushi\/sashimi<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw oysters (for raw consumption)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Application focus and process<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Application documents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Submit FEHB 95 &#8220;Application for Restricted Food Licence&#8221; with a sketch of the floor plan clearly marking the boundaries of the premises and the location of the associated equipment. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Equipment and flow lines<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Standardize the location of restricted food-related equipment (e.g., beverage machine\/ice cream machine, refrigerator + thermometer, washing basin, washing basin, vending machine), and draw the water supply\/drainage and main operation flow lines to avoid cross-contamination. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Safety and hygiene controls<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Temperature control, cleaning\/disinfection process and frequency, source and document preservation, as well as distribution temperature control and prepackaged\/expiration date labeling are listed in legends or remarks. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">Liquor License:<\/span><b><br \/><\/b><\/h3>\n<p>For the <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption, an application for a liquor licence (restaurant liquor licence or club licence) must be applied to the Liquor Licensing Board. The LLB may<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">add conditions (e.g. opening hours, noise management, etc.) to individual locations. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Application focus and process<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Submission of Application: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit an application using FEHB 106 Application for New Liquor Licence. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Department consultation + public comment + hearing: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cases<\/span> <b>will be referred to the Police, Home Affairs Department, etc.<\/b> for <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">comments; At the same time<\/span>, <b>public comments are solicited<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(including newspaper announcements, posting notices, etc.). The applicant will be<\/span> required to attend the meeting <b>\/ hearing of the LLB<\/b> and ask <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the applicant to attend the explanation if necessary. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Decision, Conditions and Renewals: <\/b> The <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liquor Licensing Board may<\/span> <b>grant with conditions<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(e.g. business hours, noise management, etc.); Licensees are required to comply with statutory requirements (e.g.<\/span> <b>no sale of liquor to persons under the age of 18<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, posting statutory notices) and<\/span> <b>renew<\/b> them on a regular basis<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u3002<br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>Dietary consulting services provided by Fidelity Kitchenware<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to start a restaurant from scratch, transform from scratch, or expand your branches? Fidelity Kitchenware provides you with a one-stop solution, covering everything from licensing planning \u2192 kitchen design \u2192 construction supervision \u2192 equipment supply \u2192 licensing support \u2192 maintenance and maintenance. We can help you get back on track faster and more steadily.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Licensing consultant:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan the licensing route, prepare application documents and plans, and follow up until the licence is obtained. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Commercial kitchen planning and design:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimize flow and equipment configuration according to business format. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Engineering and decoration management:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare project plans and schedules, supervise the receipt of the work, and cooperate with the licensing conditions and final acceptance. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Equipment supply and on-site commissioning:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide stoves\/cold chain\/dishwashing and other equipment, responsible for installation and commissioning. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ongoing Support and Maintenance:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular maintenance and emergency repairs, exhaust duct and grease trap cleaning, license renewal and change support. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fidelity Kitchenware has 20+ years of experience in the industry, having supported various types of projects such as government units, chain brands, and individual restaurants, and is familiar with the practical needs of different scales and models. We are result-oriented, with &#8220;faster license acquisition, stable operation, and sustainable maintenance&#8221; as our delivery criteria. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fidelity Kitchenware offers<\/span> <b>a free initial meeting<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to assess your business<\/span> <b>needs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span> <b>list the equipment, budget and timeline you need<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and propose<\/span> <b>the most suitable plan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-green-cyan-color has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85266233928\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"33\" height=\"33\" class=\"wp-image-6677\" style=\"width: 33px;\" src=\"https:\/\/fulltechse.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/icons8-whatsapp.svg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\u5bcc\u9054\u5eda\u5177\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><!-- \/wp:buttons --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|luminous-vivid-amber\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"luminous-vivid-amber\",\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} --><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Q1 Which license do I need to apply for to open a restaurant?&#8221; style=&#8221;arrow&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23DD9933&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>A1: Most dine-in restaurants are ordinary restaurants. Those who only cook &#8220;simple, low fumes&#8221; can consider snack restaurants. Look at your cooking method and venue first, and then decide on the license path?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Q2: Does having an &quot;Ordinary Restaurant&quot; licence not require a &quot;Restricted Food Permit&quot;?&#8221; style=&#8221;arrow&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23DD9933&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>A2: No. Whether you want a &#8220;Restricted Food Permit&#8221; depends on what you sell: such as non-bottled drinks, soft ice cream, cut fruits, sashimi, oysters, etc., you must obtain a corresponding &#8220;Restricted Food Permit&#8221; in addition to the main license. From 2025-01-01, the optional &#8220;Consolidated Restricted Food Permit&#8221; covers multiple items (<i>excluding vending machines<\/i>) at once.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Q3 How big should the kitchen be? Is there a calculator available?&#8221; style=&#8221;arrow&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23DD9933&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>A3: According to Schedule 5A to the Food Business Regulation, the minimum proportion of the total gross floor area of the food room (including kitchen, preparation room and dishwashing room) is required to reach the minimum proportion of the total gross floor area (e.g. ordinary restaurants require at least one kitchen, only the net saleable area and space above 1.8 metres in height are counted). The reference value can be obtained by entering the type of licence and the total floor area (including storage rooms, toilets, etc.) using the FEHD&#8217;s &#8220;Minimum Area Calculator&#8221;, but the final verification is subject to verification by the case manager of the licensing office.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Q4: How long does it take from application to license collection? Can I get a &quot;provisional license&quot; first?&#8221; style=&#8221;arrow&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23DD9933&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>A4: An application review meeting will be held within about 20 working days after acceptance and a &#8220;list of licensing conditions&#8221; will be issued. After you report that all the standards are met, the final certification inspection will be conducted within 8 working days; The official license will be issued within 7 working days after qualification. The overall process usually takes 2-6 months, depending on the case.<\/p>\n<p>If you meet the basic conditions, you can apply for a provisional license (valid for 6 months) first, and the annual fee is half of the official license, allowing you to complete the remaining requirements while operating.<br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Q5: What are the core conditions for obtaining a &quot;provisional license&quot;?&#8221; style=&#8221;arrow&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23DD9933&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>A5: The premises must first meet the basic requirements of various departments, including hygiene (water supply\/drainage, grease traps in place), ventilation\/extraction system standards, building safety (no unauthorised building works, structural compliance), fire protection (basic equipment such as fire extinguishers, escape routes ready), and minimum area of food room, etc. The FEHD will assess the possibility of issuing a provisional licence after the review meeting.  <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Q6: What are the common reasons for delays?&#8221; style=&#8221;arrow&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23DD9933&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>A6: The most common ones include substandard ventilation\/range extraction systems (requiring repeated testing and correction), incomplete floor plans or multiple revisions, issues involving unauthorised building works or building uses that need to be dealt with first, delayed opinions from departments (e.g. feedback from the Fire Services or Buildings Department), or incomplete application documents. It is recommended to hire a consultant for pre-examination early to avoid extending to several months.  <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><b>Source:<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Guide to Applying for a Licence <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Licences, Forms, Procedures<\/span> Food and <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fehd.gov.hk\/english\/licensing\/guide.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Environmental Hygiene Department <\/span><\/a><\/span> <\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Relaxation of Snack Licence and Cooking Restrictions <\/b> Food and <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fehd.gov.hk\/english\/licensing\/reforming_the_food_businessl_icensing_regime.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Environmental Hygiene Department <\/span><\/a><\/span> <\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>List of Restricted Food Permits<\/b><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/data.gov.hk\/en-data\/dataset\/hk-fehd-fehdlmis-sale-of-restricted-food-permits\/resource\/e781da34-3d83-4600-afca-2787ed2fd3e6?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> database Hong Kong <\/span><\/a><\/span> <\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Consolidated Restricted Food Permit<\/b> Government <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.info.gov.hk\/gia\/general\/202412\/30\/P2024122400389.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Information Portal <\/span><\/a><\/span> <\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Liquor Licence Application Procedures<\/b><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fehd.gov.hk\/english\/LLB_web\/procedure.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Food and Environmental Hygiene Department<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>How to apply for a restaurant licence<\/b> Food and <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fehd.gov.hk\/english\/howtoseries\/forms\/new\/A_Guide_to_Restaurant.PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Environmental Hygiene Department<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-green-cyan-color has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85297501797\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"33\" height=\"33\" class=\"wp-image-6677\" style=\"width: 33px;\" src=\"https:\/\/fulltechse.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/icons8-whatsapp.svg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\u5bcc\u9054\u5eda\u5177\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:button --><\/div>\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><!-- \/wp:buttons --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|luminous-vivid-amber\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"luminous-vivid-amber\",\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} --><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>More information on the operation of the catering industry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/fulltechse.com.hk\/en\/restaurant-business-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/fulltechse.com.hk\/guide\/<\/span><\/a><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fidelity Kitchenware All Rights Reserved<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] If you want to legally open a business for catering, the first step must be to figure out the license. 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