Food Plan Check

03/19/20 ***NOTICE***

To slow the transmission of COVID-19, the Department of Environmental Health (DEH) will be temporarily closing all public lobby spaces effective Friday, March 20^th. To ensure our customer’s needs are being met, DEH will be going to a virtual business process until further notice. 

Online Plan Submission Instructions

Release form for plans

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". There are a variety of guidelines on plan check related topics below.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• 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
• Consultation Guide
• Food Facility Plan Review Construction Guide
  
• Food Facility Plan Check Flow Chart
  
• Food Facility Plan Check Checklist
• Multiple Kitchen Complex Plan Review Guide
  
• Mobile Food Facilities and Mobile Support Units Construction & Operational Guide for 
• Mobile Food Facility Operations FAQ
• Retail Market Conversions For Fresh Produce
• 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
• Exemption Form - Clamshell Panini Grill
• Exemption Form - Convection Oven
• Exemption Form - Induction Hot Plate
• Exemption Form - Ventless Hood
• Grease Trap Policy
  
• Grease Trap Agencies
• Mechanical ventilation exemption guide
  
• Open-air BBQ guidelines
• Water heater sizing guidelines (Updated 10/15/20)

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

CONTACTS

Plan Check General and Technical Questions: (858) 505-6659
Plan Check Scheduling Questions: (858) 505-6660

E-mail:  FHD Plan Check General
E-mail:  FHD Plan Check Scheduling