Food Facility Health Permitting
This service allows you to apply for or renew a permit to operate a food facility located within San Luis Obispo County.
What is the process?
Review Operational Requirements
Read and comply with the Requirements for Permanent Food Facility reference document, or refer to the California Retail Food Code.
If planning to perform Catering Operations, read and comply with the Catering Operation Requirements.
Please note additional requirements may apply if the facility is to undergo construction/remodel or recently underwent construction/remodel.
Additional licensing may be required for facilities where soft-serve ice cream and yogurt products are served.
Submit Application
Submit a completed Health Permit Application for Permanent Food Facility form. Please note, health permits are non-transferrable.
Pay Health Permit Fee
The permit fee is due with the application. Please refer to the Environmental Health Permit Fee Schedule for more information.
Provide proof of food safety certification
- All Permanent Food Facilities where nonprepackaged potentially hazardous foods are handled and/or served must have at least one owner or employee who has successfully passed a food safety certification course.
- Proof of certification shall be provided upon request for a permit to operate or within 60 days of obtaining a permit to operate.
- A food handler card obtained through an online course will only be acceptable for Permanent Food Facility employees in addition to the certified owner or employee, not in lieu of the certification course.
Schedule Inspection
Contact us if you have any questions or to schedule an inspection of your Permanent Food Facility prior to opening for business.
Await Inspector Approval to Begin Operation
It is unlawful to begin operation of a new Permanent Food Facility without first receiving approval from an inspector in addition to a valid Health Permit to Operate.
The inspector will grant approval to begin operation upon completion of an opening inspection.
Who is eligible?
This service is available to all businesses wishing to obtain an initial permit or renew a permit for a food facility located within San Luis Obispo County.
Is there a charge for this service?
Please refer to our Fee Schedule or contact our office at (805) 781-5544.
When and where is this service offered?
This service is available throughout the year during regular business hours except during scheduled holidays.
Please visit us, email us, contact us, or call our office to begin the process.
Location, directions and hours of operation
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Monday - Friday 8-5
2156 Sierra Way Suite B
San Luis Obispo , CA 93401
Tel: (805) 781-5544
Fax: (805) 781-4211
