Food Plan Check

Got Plan Check Questions?
Please email plnchk@sdcounty.ca.gov

Online Plan Submission Instructions  *Updated 1/2026

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The Plan Check and Construction unit is responsible for reviewing the plans of new food establishments, existing food establishments that are being remodeled, and mobile food facilities such as vending vehicles and pushcarts. If you have questions regarding pool plan check, please visit our pool plan check program.

The Food Plan Check New Construction Guide will assist in the construction of your establishment. Also each and every plan submittal must include the required "health notes" and “certification statements”. There are a variety of guidelines on plan check related topics below to include a “plan submission checklist” to ensure you have a complete plan set accepted for review.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• AB 671 FAQs (Effective January 1, 2026)
• Food Facility Plan Check Application
• Plan Check Fee Schedule
• Online Plan Submission Instructions
• Plan Check Review Reference Guidelines - Does your facility require Plan Check Review?
• Guide to Opening a New Food Business
• Certification Statements (Effective January 1, 2026)
• Consultation Guide
• Food Facility Complete Plan Submission Checklist (Effective January 1, 2026)
• Food Facility Plan Review Construction Guide *Updated 1/2026
  
• Food Facility Plan Check Flow Chart *Updated 1/2026
  
• Food Facility Plan Check Checklist *Updated 1/2026
• Food Facility Unenclosed Declaration Page (Effective January 1, 2026)
  
• Integrated Pest Management & Food Safety Risk Mitigation Plan for Unenclosed Food Facilities (Effective January 1, 2026)
• Multiple Kitchen Complex Plan Review Guide
  
• Mobile Food Facilities and Mobile Support Units Construction & Operational Guide 
• Mobile Food Facility Operations FAQ:  (Removed for pending updates)
  
• Mobile Food Plan Check Self Inspection Checklist
• Mobile Food Facility Startup Checklist (English, Spanish)
• Retail Market Conversions For Fresh Produce
• Retail Food Processing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Form
• Acceptable Floor Materials
  
• Buffet service guidelines
• California Clean Indoor Air Law FAQ
• Catering - Host Facility Requirements for Breweries
• Catering - Host Facility Plan Check Flow Chart
• Direct Sales Catering - Standard Operating Procedures Worksheet
  
• Private Event Catering - Standard Operating Procedures Worksheet
• Mechanical Ventilation Guide
• Exemption Form - Clamshell Panini Grill
• Exemption Form - Convection Oven
• Exemption Form - Induction Hot Plate
• Exemption Form - Ventless Hood
• Grease Trap Policy
  
• Grease Trap Agencies
• Open-air BBQ guidelines
• Water heater sizing guidelines

TEMPLATES

• Template Plan Submittal Package - Ice Cream Truck *Updated 1/2026
• Template Plan Submittal Package - Prepackaged Compact Mobile Food Facility  *Updated 1/2026
• Template Plan Submittal Package - Unpackaged Compact Mobile Food Facility *Updated 1/2026

Do you have questions regarding Pool Plan Check requirements?
Find answers: POOL PLAN CHECK PROGRAM

Do you have questions regarding Body Art Plan Check requirements?
Find answers: BODY ART PROGRAM

Got Plan Check Questions? Please email plnchk@sdcounty.ca.gov