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How to Get a Food Permit

How to Get a Food Permit

How to Get a Food Permit

If you would like to make, sell, and/or donate food to the public, you need an Environmental Health Permit. 

Restaurants, Schools, Cafeteria's, Shared Kitchens, Licensed Healthcare Facilities and other types of kitchens all require Food Facility Plan Check. Once the plan check process is complete construction may begin, then inspections are conducted by our inspectors to verify that the facility meets California Health & Safety Code Regulations. Once the plan check, construction, and inspections are completed the business may apply for a health permit by filling out the health permit application form. 

Please visit the food permit pages below for related forms and guidance documents.

Please feel free to read through our Food Permits Brochure to learn more about the types of permits offered by our Division.

Do you have questions? You can visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.

You can contact our inspectors to help you.   

You can also reach our staff during normal business hours