Pennsylvania Guidelines

Retail Food Facility License

Retail Food Facility Licenses are required of food retailers, including restaurants and bars, prior to operating a Retail Food Facility.

Learn how to apply for a retail food facility license

Mobile Food Facility License

Mobile food facility licenses are required of food trucks, stick stands, carts, and other similar structures.

Learn how to apply for a mobile food facility license

PA Liquor License

A liquor license is required for businesses and organizations that wish to sell or serve alcoholic beverages. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is responsible for issuing and renewing retail and wholesale alcohol licenses.

Learn more about liquor licensing

Certifications

Food Employee Certification

"Pennsylvania law says that every licensed place that serves food needs to have one worker with a special food manager certificate.

This certificate must come from a program that the ANSI National Accreditation Board approves, meaning it meets certain national standards for food safety."

Learn more about food employee certification

Responsible Alcohol Management Program (RAMP)

"[RAMP] is the required training in the state of Pennsylvania for all servers and bartenders hired on/after August 8, 2016."

Learn more about RAMP

Associations

Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association (PRLA)

National Restaurant Association (NRA)