Temporary Food Facility(TFF) Off-Site Food Preparation Authorization (PDF)
According to the California Health and Safety Code, all food vendors are required to operate out of a facility approved by Environmental Health Services. This form is to be completed and submitted to Environmental Health Services for review and approval…
Temporary Food Facility Guidelines (PDF)
Following the Temporary Food Facility (TFF) Guidelines, Santa Barbara County will assist food facility Organizers and Operators in providing safe food to the public by meeting the minimum standards of the State Health Code.
Shared Kitchen Authorization Form
Santa Barbara County EHS states that Food Caterers/Shared Kitchen Operators must provide authorization from the permitted food facility owner to operate as a shared kitchen operator at the permitted facility
Limited Services Charity Feeding Operation
Santa Barbara County EHS states that this permit is needed for use by nonprofits who distribute prepared foods such as soup kitchens. This permit limits food service to distributing food as it was received by a donor. Note that this…
Catering/Host Facility Permit
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…
Cottage Food “Class B” Food Permit Application (indirect sales)
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…
Cottage Food “Class A” Self Certification Application (direct sales)
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
Cottage Food FAQs
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
