California Cottage Food Bill
Note: All paperwork for Cottage Food Operations must be submitted in person for review by this department at our Kearny Mesa Location (5500 Overland Ave. San Diego, CA 92123)
California Department of Public Health: Cottage Food Operations (Approved Food List)
California Cottage Food Bill: AB 1616
California Cottage Food FAQs: English Spanish
Ley de Alimentos Caseros - Preguntas Frecuentes: en Español
San Diego Cottage Food Registration Form: PDF
San Diego Cottage Food Self Inspection Checklist: Class A - Self Inspection Checklist
Do You Qualify as a Cottage Food Operation? Flow Chart Screening PDF
Public Health Permit Application: PDF
Note: All paperwork for Cottage Food Operations must be submitted in person for review by this department at our Kearny Mesa Location (5500 Overland Ave. San Diego, CA 92123)
Mobile Food Facility Changes
Starting on December 2012, the Department of Environmental Health will implement a grading system for food trucks and food pushcarts that prepare and serve food. Please click here to view the fee changes associated with this program.
For questions or concerns regarding the new letter grading program for mobile food facilities that prepare and serve food, or the proposed fee changes, please contact the Duty Specialist at (858) 505-6900 or via email.
Guidelines for Allowing Dogs into Outdoor Patio Dining
Food facility operators and considerate consumers should follow these guidelines when choosing to allow dogs in an outdoor patio dining area.
Legislative Changes to California Retail Food Code (CalCode)
There have been several recent amendments to the California Retail Food Code, including the prohibition of trans fat in food facilities.
Trans Fat Industry Fact Sheet (AB 97) & Cal Code Summary of Changes (SB241)
Getting the facts on Trans fats
Trans Fat Help Center NY
Please note that the exact language of the New York law cited differs from the California law. Please refer to the links below for the requirements in California.
Bill text for SB241 (effective immediately)
Bill text for AB97 (effective January 1, 2010 and January 1, 2011)
Guidance for Food Operations During an Increase in Influenza Illnesses
Pandemic flu is not typically passed through eating food items; however, the Food and Housing Division (FHD) has created a checklist for food facilities, including steps employers can take, the recommended operational changes in the event of an outbreak, and more.
E-mail all inquiries and comments to: fhdutyeh@sdcounty.ca.gov
