Explorer's Eatery Licensed at 1600 M St NW
DC's DLCP issued an active food-establishment license to the restaurant on May 15, 2026.
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Aloufa Foods Licensed as Caterer at 2800 10th St NE
DC's DLCP issued an active food-establishment license to Aloufa Foods LLC in Ward 5 on May 15.
Kuro Listening Bar Licensed at 3632 Georgia Ave NW
DC's DLCP issued an active food-establishment license to Kuro Listening Bar in Ward 1 on May 15.
Franks Wild Years Licensed as Restaurant at 1345 S St NW
DC's DLCP issued a food-establishment license to the Ward 1 address on May 22, 2026.
Taqueria Distrito Federal licensed at 805 Kennedy St NW
DC DLCP issued a food-establishment license to the Ward 4 restaurant on May 26, 2026.
Metro LLC Receives Occupancy Certificate at 1005 First St NE
DC issued a permanent certificate of occupancy for a 44-seat restaurant space in Ward 6 on March 30.
TLJ Inc. receives occupancy certificate for Morse Street NE restaurant
DC issued a permanent certificate of occupancy for a restaurant and bakery at 550 Morse St NE in Ward 5.
Ownership Change Filed for Restaurant at 1608 7th St NW
DC issued a certificate of occupancy for Sisay Tassew at the Shaw address, reflecting an owner change at the A-2 restaurant space.
Spaceward Burgers Takes Over 1344 U St NW Under New Ownership
DC issued a certificate of occupancy for Spaceward Burgers at the U Street address on March 30, reflecting an owner change.
Metro Spice receives certificate of occupancy at NoMa address
DC issued a permanent certificate of occupancy for Metro Spice at 1005 1st St NE on March 30.
Dashen Restaurant and Lounge Changes Ownership at 1608 7th St NW
DC issued a new certificate of occupancy for Dashen Restaurant and Lounge in Shaw on March 30, reflecting an owner change.
Tous les Jours Bakery Receives DC Occupancy Certificate at Morse Street NE
DC issued a permanent certificate of occupancy for the bakery and café at 550 Morse St NE on March 30.
Ownership Change Recorded at 1344 U St NW Restaurant
DC issued a certificate of occupancy reflecting an owner change at the Ward 1 address on March 30.
GRECO receives occupancy certificate at 1285 4th St NE
DC issued a conditional certificate of occupancy for GRECO in Ward 5 on April 1, 2026, reflecting an ownership change.
Zenebech LLC Takes Over Restaurant Space at 2839 Georgia Ave NW
DC issued a certificate of occupancy for an ownership change at the Ward 1 address on April 1, 2026.
Moms Uyghur Cuisine Gets New Owner at NW DC Address
DC issued a certificate of occupancy for an ownership change at 1700 New Jersey Ave NW on April 1, 2026.
Diamond Lakey Receives Occupancy Certificate at 1078 Wisconsin Ave NW
DC issued a permanent certificate of occupancy for the restaurant at the Georgetown address on April 1, 2026.
KRM Restaurant Receives New Occupancy Certificate After Ownership Change
DC issued a permanent certificate of occupancy for KRM Restaurant at 1700 New Jersey Ave NW following an owner change.
OPA LLC Receives Certificate of Occupancy at 1285 4th St NE
DC issued a conditional certificate of occupancy to OPA LLC at a Ward 5 address, reflecting an ownership change at the restaurant space.
Howard Vibes Takes Over 2839 Georgia Ave NW Restaurant Space
DC issued a certificate of occupancy for Howard Vibes under new ownership at the Ward 1 address on April 1.
Kiyomi Takes Over 1899 L St NW Space in DC
DC issued a certificate of occupancy for Kiyomi at the Ward 2 address on April 2, reflecting an owner change.
Bacio Pizzeria Changes Ownership at Seaton Place NW
DC issued a new certificate of occupancy for Bacio Pizzeria on April 2, reflecting an owner change at the Ward 5 address.
Saladworks Union Market Changes Ownership at Florida Avenue NE
DC issued a new certificate of occupancy for the fast-food location on April 2, reflecting a change in ownership.
SOGA LLC Takes Over Fast-Food Space at 1899 L St NW
DC issued a certificate of occupancy for an ownership change at the 734-square-foot Ward 2 address on April 2.
MAVI LLC Takes Over Restaurant Space at 81 Seaton Place NW
DC issued a certificate of occupancy to MAVI LLC for a restaurant at 81 Seaton Place NW in Ward 5 on April 2.
Ownership Change Filed for Fast-Food Space at 320 Florida Ave NE
DC issued a certificate of occupancy for an owner change at the Ward 5 address on April 2, 2026.
Ownership Change Recorded at 2112 Pennsylvania Ave NW Restaurant
DC issued a new certificate of occupancy for the Ward 2 address on April 3, reflecting an owner change.
AYAT Takes Over 2112 Pennsylvania Ave NW Space
DC issued a permanent certificate of occupancy for AYAT at the Foggy Bottom address, reflecting an ownership change.
Pho 54 Changes Ownership at 1990 M St NW
DC issued a new certificate of occupancy for the restaurant on April 3, reflecting an owner change.
PHO LLC Takes Over Restaurant Space at 1990 M St NW
DC issued a certificate of occupancy for an ownership change at the Ward 2 address on April 3.
Restaurant Space at 3222 M St NW Changes Ownership
DC issued a certificate of occupancy for an ownership change at the Georgetown address on April 9.
Pinstripes at 3222 M St NW Changes Ownership
DC issued a new certificate of occupancy for the Georgetown venue following an ownership change recorded April 9.
KURO DC Receives Certificate of Occupancy at 3632 Georgia Ave NW
DC issued a permanent certificate of occupancy for KURO DC on April 14, reflecting an ownership change at the Ward 1 address.
Culture DC Receives New Certificate of Occupancy at Georgia Avenue NW
DC issued a permanent certificate of occupancy to Culture DC at 3632 Georgia Ave NW on April 14, reflecting an owner change.
Urban LLC Takes Over Restaurant Space at 624 T St NW
DC issued a certificate of occupancy for Urban LLC at the Ward 1 address following an ownership change.
Urban Garden Brewhouse Changes Ownership at 624 T St NW
DC issued a new certificate of occupancy for the Shaw brewhouse on April 15, reflecting an owner change.
Restaurant at 2221 I St NW Changes Ownership
DC issued a new certificate of occupancy for the Ward 2 restaurant space under owner Susan Heckler on April 15.
Cava Mezze Grill at 2221 I St NW Gets New Owner
DC issued a revised certificate of occupancy for the Foggy Bottom location reflecting an ownership change, effective April 15.
Best Convenience takes over 707 H St NE space in Ward 6
DC issued a certificate of occupancy for an owner change at the H Street NE address on April 15.
Claudio's Table Opens on MacArthur Boulevard NW
DC issued a permanent certificate of occupancy for the restaurant at 5443 MacArthur Blvd NW on April 15.
BEST LLC Takes Over Restaurant Space at 707 H St NE
DC issued a certificate of occupancy for an ownership change at the Ward 6 address on April 15.
Restaurant Certificate of Occupancy Issued for 5443 MacArthur Blvd NW
DC granted a permanent certificate of occupancy for a restaurant space in Ward 3 on April 15.
Restaurant at 79 Potomac Ave SE Changes Ownership
DC issued a new certificate of occupancy for the Ward 8 restaurant space on April 17, listing Evelyn Chong and Danielle Davidowitz as owners.
Catahoula in Capitol Riverfront Changes Ownership
DC issued a new certificate of occupancy for the restaurant at 79 Potomac Ave SE on April 17, reflecting an ownership change.
Techo Palma Takes Over 606 Florida Ave NW Under New Owner
DC issued a certificate of occupancy for the fast-food establishment on April 21, 2026, reflecting an owner change.
Delly Belly Receives Certificate of Occupancy on Wisconsin Ave NW
DC issued a permanent restaurant certificate of occupancy for Delly Belly at 1560 Wisconsin Ave NW in Georgetown.
Restaurant Certificate of Occupancy Issued for 1560 Wisconsin Ave NW
DC granted a permanent certificate of occupancy for a restaurant space in Georgetown on April 21.
Ownership Change Recorded at 606 Florida Ave NW Fast Food Site
DC issued a new certificate of occupancy for the Ward 2 address on April 21, reflecting a change in ownership.
Luxury LLC Takes Over Fast-Food Space at 2149 Queens Chapel Rd NE
DC issued a permanent certificate of occupancy for an ownership change at the Ward 5 address on April 23.
Jerk Nite Takes Over Queens Chapel Road Space in Ward 5
DC issued a certificate of occupancy for Jerk Nite at 2149 Queens Chapel Road NE on April 23.
Ownership Change Recorded at 3299 M St NW Restaurant
DC issued a permanent certificate of occupancy for a restaurant ownership change at a Georgetown address on April 24.
The Salty receives occupancy certificate at Georgetown address
DC issued a permanent certificate of occupancy for The Salty at 3299 M St NW on April 24, noting an owner change.
Right Proper Brewing Company Files Owner Change at Monroe Street Location
DC issued a new certificate of occupancy for the Brookland brewpub reflecting an ownership change, records show.
Right LLC Takes Over Restaurant Space at 716 Monroe St NE
DC issued a certificate of occupancy for an ownership change at the Ward 5 address on April 25, 2026.
La Mia Italia Gets New Owner Certificate at 5420 3rd St NW
DC issued a permanent certificate of occupancy reflecting an owner change at the Ward 4 Italian restaurant on April 27.
Convenience & Carryout Changes Ownership at 1601 Benning Rd NE
DC issued a new certificate of occupancy for the Ward 7 deli following an owner change in late April.
Convenience Inc takes over deli space at 1601 Benning Rd NE
DC issued a certificate of occupancy for an ownership change at the Ward 7 address on April 28.
1331 Lounge Records Ownership Change at Pennsylvania Ave NW Address
DC issued a new certificate of occupancy for 1331 Lounge on April 29, reflecting an owner change at the Ward 2 address.
1213 Ali Receives Certificate of Occupancy on U Street NW
DC issued a permanent occupancy certificate for the deli and fast-food establishment at 1213 U St NW on April 30.
Ben's Chili Bowl Receives Occupancy Certificate for 1213 U St NW
DC issued a permanent certificate of occupancy on April 30 for the U Street NW address long associated with the landmark restaurant.
Flagship Cafe Changes Ownership at 1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW
DC issued a new certificate of occupancy reflecting an owner change at the Penn Quarter restaurant on April 30.
Hudson LLC Takes Over Restaurant Space at 1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW
DC issued two owner-change certificates of occupancy to Hudson LLC at the Pennsylvania Avenue address in late April 2026.
Philippe by Philippe Chow changes ownership at the Wharf
DC issued a new certificate of occupancy for the restaurant at 635 Wharf St SW on May 4, reflecting an ownership change.
Philippe LLC Takes Over 635 Wharf St SW Restaurant Space
DC issued a permanent certificate of occupancy for an ownership change at the Wharf address on May 4, 2026.
Marv's Dogs receives DC occupancy certificate on Wisconsin Avenue NW
The restaurant at 4936 Wisconsin Ave NW in Ward 3 was issued a permanent certificate of occupancy on May 5.
Genika Cafe Receives Occupancy Certificate at 1400 9th St NW
DC issued a permanent certificate of occupancy to Genika Cafe in Shaw on May 5, 2026.
Marv's LLC Receives Occupancy Certificate at 4936 Wisconsin Ave NW
DC issued a permanent certificate of occupancy for the restaurant on May 5, 2026, in Ward 3.
GMJ LLC Receives Restaurant Certificate of Occupancy at 1400 9th St NW
DC issued a permanent certificate of occupancy to GMJ LLC at 1400 9th Street NW in Ward 2 on May 5.
Taqueria Distrito Federal changes ownership at 805 Kennedy St NW
DC issued a new certificate of occupancy for the Ward 4 fast-food restaurant on May 6, reflecting an owner change.
Ownership Change Recorded at 805 Kennedy St NW Fast Food Space
DC issued a permanent certificate of occupancy reflecting an owner change at the Ward 4 address on May 6.
DJS Inc Takes Over Restaurant Space at 1400 Good Hope Road SE
DC issued a certificate of occupancy for an ownership change at the Ward 8 address on May 8.
DJS Restaurant receives new occupancy certificate in Ward 8
DC issued a permanent certificate of occupancy for DJS Restaurant at 1400 Good Hope Rd SE, reflecting an ownership change.
Levy Partnership Takes Over Restaurant Space at 1600 M St NW
DC issued a certificate of occupancy for an ownership change at the Ward 2 address on May 8, 2026.
Explorer's Eatery receives occupancy certificate at 1600 M St NW
DC issued a permanent certificate of occupancy for the restaurant on May 8, reflecting an ownership change at the Ward 2 address.
Potomac LLC Takes Over 301 Rear Water St SE Space in Ward 8
DC issued a permanent certificate of occupancy for an ownership change at the Southeast address on May 8, 2026.
Prescription Chicken Gets New Owner Certificate at 2000 5th St NE
DC issued a permanent certificate of occupancy for an ownership change at the Ward 5 address on May 12, 2026.
Rosa's Diner Changes Ownership at 1011 K St NW
DC issued a new certificate of occupancy for the K Street diner on May 12, reflecting an owner change.
Alice LLC Takes Over Restaurant Space at 1011 K St NW
DC issued a certificate of occupancy for an owner change at the 240-seat Ward 2 restaurant address on May 12.
Joystar Inc Takes Over Restaurant Space at 2013 14th St NW
DC issued a certificate of occupancy to Joystar Inc on May 12 for the Ward 1 address, listing an owner change.
District 14 Lounge changes ownership at 2013 14th St NW
DC issued a new certificate of occupancy for the 14th Street NW lounge under Joystar Inc. on May 12.
Restaurant at 2010 9th St NW Changes Ownership
DC issued a certificate of occupancy for Girmay Mebrahtu at the Ward 1 address on May 14, 2026.
Restaurant space at 2010 9th St NW changes ownership
DC issued a new certificate of occupancy for the Ward 1 address on May 14, reflecting an owner change.
Giordano's Changes Ownership at 600 14th St NW
DC issued a new certificate of occupancy for the restaurant on May 15, reflecting an owner change to VPC Pizza.
VPC Pizza Takes Over 600 14th St NW Space
DC issued a certificate of occupancy for VPC Pizza at the downtown address on May 15, listing an ownership change.
Dupont Public House Changes Ownership at 1825 M St NW
DC issued a new certificate of occupancy for the bar and restaurant on May 18 following an owner change.
Paris Baguette Gets DC Certificate of Occupancy on Wisconsin Ave NW
The bakery-café chain received a permanent certificate of occupancy for a new location at 4000 Wisconsin Ave NW in Ward 3.
Restaurant Space at 1825 M St NW Changes Hands
DC issued a certificate of occupancy for an owner change at the Ward 2 address, which is permitted for up to 212 occupants.
Restaurant and Bakery Gets Certificate of Occupancy on Wisconsin Ave NW
DC issued a permanent certificate of occupancy for a restaurant-bakery at 4000 Wisconsin Ave NW in Ward 3.
South LLC Receives Occupancy Certificate for Ward 5 Fast-Food Space
DC issued a permanent certificate of occupancy for South LLC at 4950 South Dakota Ave NE on May 19.
The Berliner Gets New Owner at 18th Street NW Address
DC issued a certificate of occupancy for an ownership change at The Berliner, a restaurant at 2436 18th St NW, on May 20.
Wok and Roll Bar and Lounge Records Ownership Change on Connecticut Ave
DC issued two certificates of occupancy for the multi-floor venue in May 2026, both citing an owner change.
Ownership Change Filed for Adams Morgan Bar at 2436 18th St NW
DC issued a permanent certificate of occupancy reflecting an owner change at the Ward 1 address, classified as a bar or cocktail lounge.
Wingland & Philly Clears Ownership Change at Georgia Avenue NW Address
DC issued a permanent certificate of occupancy under new owner Bulbuli Inc at 5329 Georgia Ave NW on May 21.
Nico & Cino's Receives Certificate of Occupancy at 632 Howard Rd SE
DC issued a permanent occupancy certificate for the restaurant space in Ward 8 on May 21, 2026.
Nico LLC Receives Occupancy Certificate for Ward 8 Restaurant Space
DC issued a permanent certificate of occupancy for a restaurant at 632 Howard Road SE on May 21.
Cucina Morini Gets New Owner Certificate at 901 4th St NW
DC issued a permanent certificate of occupancy for an ownership change at the Ward 6 restaurant on May 21.
Letta LLC Takes Over Restaurant Space at 901 4th St NW
DC issued a permanent certificate of occupancy for an owner change at the Ward 6 address on May 21.
Ingle Korean Steakhouse Receives DC Occupancy Permit on 14th Street NW
The restaurant at 1926 14th St NW in Ward 2 received a permanent certificate of occupancy on May 21, 2026.
Ingle LLC Receives Occupancy Certificate for 14th Street NW Restaurant Space
DC issued a permanent certificate of occupancy for a restaurant at 1926 14th St NW in Ward 2 on May 21.
Bulbuli Inc Takes Over Restaurant Space on Georgia Avenue NW
DC issued a certificate of occupancy for an owner change at 5329 Georgia Ave NW on May 21, 2026.