Article 5 of the Code for Examination of Catering Service License (No.236 [2111] of the State Food and Drug Administration)

The examination of catering service license shall be conducted according to the following categories:

Category I: oversize restaurants, large restaurants, canteens of schools (including kindergartens) with more than 311 people, canteens of institutions, enterprises and institutions with more than 511 people;

category ii: medium-sized restaurants, fast food restaurants, school canteens with less than 311 people, and canteens of institutions, enterprises and institutions with 51-511 people;

Category III: small restaurants, snack bars, beverage shops, and canteens of institutions, enterprises and institutions with less than 51 people serving meals;

category iv: canteen on construction site;

category v: group dining delivery units.

It can be seen that it is necessary to apply for a catering service license and go to the local food and drug administration.