What licenses and permits are required to open a restaurant in Wyoming?

Opening a restaurant in Wyoming requires several licenses and permits. The primary requirement is a Retail Food License. If you plan to sell goods as a wholesaler, you must register with the Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA-CHS) and/or the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). If you plan to sell food and drinks to out-of-state customers, you must be registered with the FDA.

1. Retail Food License

• Purpose: This license is required to ensure that the design and equipment in your facility are suitable for the safe storage, preparation, and service of the foods on your proposed menu. It is also used to ensure your establishment meets current health code regulations.
• Estimated Cost: The license fee is $200 for the initial license with a $100 yearly renewal fee.
• How to Register: This license fee is granted when your facility is approved by the Health Department and when your licensing paperwork is completed.

2. Registration with the Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA-CHS)

• Purpose: If you plan to sell goods as a wholesaler, you must register with the WDA-CHS. This is to ensure that the food products you sell meet the state’s required safety and quality standards.
• How to Register: You can register your business with the WDA-CHS. The specific process and requirements may vary, so it's best to contact the WDA-CHS directly for more information.

3. Registration with the FDA (Food and Drug Administration)

• Purpose: If you plan to sell food and drinks to out-of-state customers, you must be registered with the FDA. This is to ensure compliance with federal food safety regulations.
• How to Register: You can register your business at the FDA’s website.

4. Approval by Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department and CDPHE

• Purpose: If you plan to sell goods as a wholesaler and/or directly to the public in Cheyenne-Laramie, you must be approved by Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department and by CDPHE. This is to ensure that the food products you sell meet the state’s required safety and quality standards.
• How to Register: You can contact the CDPHE’s Manufactured Food Division at 303-692-3645 or register your business at the Wyoming Government’s website.

For more information, refer to the Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department and the FDA.

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