& lt The Measures for the Administration of Food Hygiene in Catering Industry stipulates that the processing area (i.e. kitchen) of catering industry shall not be less than 8 square meters. You want to open a drink shop, but you don't know whether to process it. Still only engaged in the sale of beverages, if only sales, not processing, then 8 square meters can apply for health permits. Please ask the local health supervision office for details.