Chef License Requirements in Florida
License Not RequiredLast verified March 24, 2026
Agency And Exam
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Reciprocity And License Levels
License levels
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Reciprocity states
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Notes
Florida does not require a statewide occupational license for chefs or cooks. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, licenses food service establishments but does not issue individual chef licenses at the state level.