Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKOs) Quick Start Guide
Santa Barbara County EHS steps to Opening Your MEHKO.
General Food Facility Application
Santa Barbara County EHS Food facility permit allows for the distribution of food on-site and preparation or re-purposing of food items. Preparation or re-purposing includes activities such as heating, cooling, combining ingredients, and re-packaging/re-portioning foods. This permit is commonly referred…
Food Packaging Suppliers
A list of eco-friendly food packaging suppliers and brands. Updated regularly.
Equipment List – Food Demonstrations
Equipment list for food demonstration supplies. This list is customizable.
Mechanical Exhaust Ventilation System Plan Check Form
Plan Check Data Form for Mechanical Exhaust Ventilation Systems.
Mechanical Exhaust Ventilation Systems Guidelines
Design, Calculations, and Operational Guidelines for Mechanical Exhaust Ventilation Systems.
Vertical Broilers
Guidelines for the safe preparation, cooking, and serving of meats with Vertical Broilers.
Open-Air Barbecues – Installation and use
The California Retail Food Code contains requirements for the use of open-air barbecues, which are defined in Section 113843.
Clean and Sanitize
How to guide on cleaning and sanitizing a three-compartment sink.
Hand Washing Guidelines
Guidelines for hand washing in commercial and mobile kitchens.
