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.
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…
Links to Plumbing, Mechanical, and Building Standards Code hand books
Design, Calculations, and Operational Guidelines for Mechanical Exhaust Ventilation Systems.
Santa Barbara County EHS application for commercial kitchen health permit
Santa Barbara County EHS guidelines for temporary food facilities.
