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USDA License
Official authorization issued by the United States Department of Agriculture, through its Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), that allows a business to process, manufacture, store, or handle meat, poultry, and certain egg products for commercial distribution.
This license is required for facilities that produce products intended for interstate commerce or for sale to the public under federal inspection. To obtain a USDA license, a facility must meet strict requirements, including facility approval, sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs), a validated HACCP plan, product labeling approval, and ongoing compliance with federal food safety regulations.
Once licensed, the establishment operates under continuous or scheduled USDA inspection, ensuring that products are safe, wholesome, properly labeled, and produced in sanitary conditions. A USDA License is essential for meat and poultry processors seeking to scale operations, distribute products broadly, and meet high regulatory and food safety standards.
State License
Official permit issued by a state health authority that allows a business to prepare, handle, store, or sell food to the wholsale no meat This license is required for food establishments such bakery, food factory or any business resell your products that operate under state and local food safety regulations.
The license is typically granted after an application review, facility inspection, and verification that the business complies with the state food code, sanitation standards, equipment requirements, and employee food safety training.
Local Health Dep.License
Our consulting company can play a key role in helping a business obtain a Local Health Department Food License by guiding the owner through every regulatory and operational requirement, reducing delays and avoiding costly mistakes.
1. Application & Documentation Support
2. Facility & Layout Review
3. Food Safety & Training Compliance
4. Inspection Preparation
5. Liaison with the Local Health Department
6. Ongoing Compliance & Renewals
FDA Register
Registering with the FDA does not replace state or local food licenses, inspections, or permits. Instead, it ensures federal oversight, supports food safety monitoring, and enables the FDA to respond quickly in the event of foodborne illness outbreaks or recalls.
Menu Conception
Is a specialized consulting service that helps food businesses design a strategic, attractive, and profitable menu. The goal is to align the menu with the concept of the restaurant, customer expectations, operational capacity, and financial targets.
HACCP Developing
A properly developed HACCP plan is essential for compliance with agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration and the United States Department of Agriculture, as well as for meeting local and state health department requirements. HACCP developing helps ensure food safety, regulatory approval, and consistent, safe food production.
Alcohol License MA
The consultant coordinates directly with the Local Licensing Authority (LLA) and the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC), assists with abutter notifications, newspaper legal notices, and prepares the applicant for public hearings. They also help address conditions imposed by the city or town and respond to any requests for clarification or corrections.
Cottage License
A Cottage License (often called Cottage Food License or Home Food Permit) allows an individual to legally prepare and sell certain low-risk food products made at home, without using a commercial kitchen. The license is issued and regulated by the local health department under state cottage food laws.
This type of license typically covers non-potentially hazardous foods, such as baked goods (without cream filling), breads, cookies, cakes, candies, jams, jellies, granola, dry mixes, and similar shelf-stable products. Foods that require refrigeration, meat, seafood, dairy-based fillings, or hot holding are generally not allowed under a cottage license.
Floor Plan
A Floor Plan for a Food Establishment Application is a detailed, to-scale drawing required by the local Board of Health (and sometimes Fire or Building Departments) as part of the licensing and permitting process. It shows how the food establishment is laid out and demonstrates compliance with health, safety, and sanitation codes
Health Inspection
The purpose of a private health inspection is to identify potential violations, correct issues in advance, train staff on best practices, and improve the likelihood of passing the official inspection on the first attempt. It is especially useful for new openings, ownership changes, license renewals, or businesses that want to improve compliance and reduce the risk of fines, delays, or closures.
Consulting For Buy
This consulting service typically includes business evaluation, financial and operational due diligence, review of licenses and permits, verification of regulatory compliance, and analysis of assets, liabilities, contracts, and employees. Consultants also assess the business’s market position, growth potential, and transition risks.
In addition, the consultant supports negotiations, assists with ownership transfer requirements, coordinates with accountants, attorneys, landlords, and licensing authorities, and helps plan a smooth transition after closing.
Consulting For Sale
This service typically includes business valuation support, financial and operational review, organization of documents (licenses, permits, leases, contracts, and financial records), and identification of issues that could delay or reduce the sale price. Consultants also help improve the business presentation by optimizing operations, compliance status, and profitability before listing.
