SIC 5812 — Eating Places
Description & Classification
SIC code 5812 representing 'Eating Places' is an industry category in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system under U.S. OSHA and Federal procurement registers.
Modern NAICS Crosswalk
Trace the modern equivalent classifications in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) database:
- NAICS 722320 - Caterers (via SIC1987:5812→NAICS1997:72232→2002:722320→2007:722320→2012:722320→2017:722320→2022:722320)
- NAICS 722310 - Food Service Contractors (via SIC1987:5812→NAICS1997:72231→2002:722310→2007:722310→2012:722310→2017:722310→2022:722310)
- NAICS 722511 - Full-Service Restaurants (via SIC1987:5812→NAICS1997:72211→2002:722110→2007:722110→2012:722511→2017:722511→2022:722511)
- NAICS 711110 - Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (via SIC1987:5812→NAICS1997:71111→2002:711110→2007:711110→2012:711110→2017:711110→2022:711110)
- NAICS 722514 - Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets (via SIC1987:5812→NAICS1997:722212→2002:722212→2007:722212→2012:722514→2017:722514→2022:722514)
- NAICS 722513 - Limited-Service Restaurants (via SIC1987:5812→NAICS1997:722211→2002:722211→2007:722211→2012:722513→2017:722513→2022:722513)
- NAICS 722515 - Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars (via SIC1987:5812→NAICS1997:722213→2002:722213→2007:722213→2012:722515→2017:722515→2022:722515)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 5812 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Eating Places |
| Division | Division G: Retail Trade |
| Major Group | Major Group 58: Eating and Drinking Places |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 5812:
- SIC Codes Complete Compliance Guide — Detailed history and active legal applications of the SIC classification framework.
- Why Legacy SIC Codes Persist Guide — How credit systems and the SEC still rely on SIC metadata.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Trace industrial code conversions dynamically.
- SIC Major Group 58 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
Related Industries in Major Group 58
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 5812 represent?
SIC 5812 is 'Eating Places', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 58: Eating and Drinking Places (Division G: Retail Trade); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 722320 (Caterers), 722310 (Food Service Contractors).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 5812?
SIC code 5812 maps to modern NAICS codes: 722320 - Caterers, 722310 - Food Service Contractors, 722511 - Full-Service Restaurants, 711110 - Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters, 722514 - Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets, 722513 - Limited-Service Restaurants, 722515 - Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars.