Do I need to have a license to sell pastries out of my home, and what is the health department looking for? -

I just want to start up a very small side business see how it goes before I get all crazy getting licenses permits. Is it possible to start this way? What kind of license do I need to get? Does the health department come over, and if so, is it a deal breaker if I have two small dogs? What all are they concerned w/? Thanks!

I think it depends on location if you live in town you might have to apply to the city,out of town I don t think so.I do think the dogs are an issue,if you had an office dog or cat for an office it wouldn t but with food I can see it happening.My grandpa had a license as contractor operated out of his home and he lived in town so he had to get a city license.Can I sample your pastries?wink wink

You will have to check the Zoning code for the area you live in. Some say it s ok to sell as long as you don t post the business sign in the yard. My township will not allow me to sell anything out of my home without a permit, this includes services, such as alterations and computer repair. It s a safety issue more then anything else. They want to keep the public out of people s homes, generally.

you will need a separate commercial kitchen with specific types of counters and floors, sinks among other things and that s IF the zoning board even allows you to operate out of your house - if will probably costa lot more than you would ever make backstart with your towns business office and zoning office