Santa Barbara County EHS states that this permit allows caterers to prepare food at a permitted location, then distribute that prepared food off-site. This permit does not allow on-site distribution. Examples include breweries that offer tours, sports stadiums, etc. This…
Santa Barbara County EHS states that Cottage Food Operators may sell directly to their customers (direct sales) within California and may also sell to restaurants or retail facilities (indirect sales) within the County in which they hold their Cottage Food…
Santa Barbara County EHS states that Cottage Food Operators may sell directly to their customers (direct sales) within California. They must complete a self-certification registration checklist with EHS. https://www.countyofsb.org/2037/Opening-a-Food-Facility
Santa Barbara County EHS permit for home-based food preparation for retail in small quantities, with certain limitations (e.g. must generate <$50k in profit/year, items sold indirectly at off-site locations). https://www.countyofsb.org/2022/Home-Kitchen-Operations
Santa Barbara County EHS required that all applicants for a Cottage Food Operation must reside within Santa Barbara County. Applicants should read and be familiar with the Cottage Food Guidance educational document before completing the application. https://www.countyofsb.org/2022/Home-Kitchen-Operations
Santa Barbara County EHS Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKOs) procedure form.
Santa Barbara County EHS plan check for application for Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKOs).
Santa Barbara County EHS FAQs for MEHKO.
Santa Barbara County EHS steps to Opening Your MEHKO.
Pursuant to SB 602 enacted into law in 2010 and SB 303 in 2011, Health and Safety Code 113790 et seq., (“California Food Handler Card Law”), food handlers, as defined, will be required to obtain a food handler card after…
