Food Publications

Find out what's new in the Food Program.

Forms and Applications

AB 1990 - Community Food Producer Registration Form: PDF
Commissary Agreement: PDF Out of County Agreement
Compact Mobile Food Operations - Compact Mobile Storage Facility Agreement Letter: PDF
Cottage Food Program Information: HERE
Cottage Food Class A CFO Registration: PDF
Cottage Food Class B CFO Permit: PDF
Foodborne Illness (Food Poisoning) Intake Form: PDF
Health Permit Application: PDF (Right click on your mouse and "save as" for full PDF functionality)
Health Permit Fees: PDF (Effective 07/01/2023)
Fees for Additional Services: PDF (Effective 07/01/2023)
Plan Check Application: PDF
Plan Check Fees: PDF (Effective 07/01/2023)
Mobile Food Facility Location of Operation Information Sheet: PDF
Mobile Food Facility Standard Operational Procedure (SOP) Worksheet: PDF
Mobile Food Facility Commissary Agreement Letter:
County PDF (English | Spanish | Arabic | Tagalog | Vietnamese) / Out of County PDF
Change of Ownership Questionnaire: PDF
Public Records Request Form: PDF
Satellite Food Service Guidance: PDF
Satellite Food Service SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) Form: PDF
Temporary Food Facility Organizer Application: PDF
Temporary Food Facility Vendor Application: PDF
Temporary Food Facility Vendor Requirements: English | Spanish | Arabic | Tagalog | Vietnamese
Temporary Food Facility Vendor Checklist: English | Spanish | Arabic | Tagalog | Vietnamese
Temporary Food Facility Organizer Checklist: English | Spanish | Arabic | Tagalog | Vietnamese
Temporary Food Facility Permit Types: English | Spanish | Arabic | Tagalog | Vietnamese
Veteran's Exemption Application: PDF
Veteran's Exemption Frequently Asked Questions: PDF

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Operating Information

Guide to Opening a New Food Business in San Diego County: PDF
Retail Food Facility Operator's Guide: English | Spanish | Chinese | Vietnamese
Food Safety Manager Certification Options: PDF
Food Handler Training Schools:
PDF
Food Handler Training Booklets:
English (Updated 03/19/2021) |Spanish (Updated 03/19/2021)| Chinese | Vietnamese
Food Facility Consultations
: PDF
Food Facility Self-Inspection Checklist: English | Spanish | Vietnamese
Food Facility Food Temperature Log: English | Spanish | Vietnamese
Wholesale Food Warehouse Risk Control Plan:
PDF
Community Garden Guideline:
PDF

Guidelines and Handouts

Allergen Information: PDF
Avoid Food Poisoning, Don't Eat From Unpermitted Food Vendors: PDF
California Department of Public Health: Cottage Food Operations (Approved Food List)
California Clean Indoor Air Law FAQ: PDF
CDC Risk Factors and Interventions:
Arabic | English | Mandarin/Chinese | Filipino/Tagalog | Spanish | Vietnamese
Cockroaches - How to Respond:
Arabic | Mandarin/Chinese | Dari | English | Farsi | Korean | Somali | Spanish | Filipino/Tagalog | Vietnamese
Common Phrases - Let Your Fingers Do The Talking: PDF
Compact Mobile Food Operations – Frequently Asked Questions: English | Spanish
Compact Mobile Food Operations – Operational Guidelines: English | Spanish
Compact Mobile Food Operations – Storage and Commissary Guidelines: English | Spanish
Compact Mobile Food Operations – Supported Vending Sites Guidelines: English | Spanish
Compact Mobile Food Operations – Zoning Requirements: PDF
Consumer Advisory Update: PDF
Dining Out? Safe Food is Everybody's Responsibility: PDF
Fishermen's Market: Organizer (PDF) | Participant (PDF)
Food Donations: Too Good to Waste PDF
Food Labeling Guide: PDF
Food Safety Guide for Non-Profit Organizations that Distribute Food: PDF
Food Safety During Transport or Deliveries:
Arabic | Mandarin/Chinese |English | Farsi | Filipino/Tagalog | Japanese | Korean | Spanish | Vietnamese
Food Safety for Third-Party Food Delivery Platforms (AB 3336): PDF
Food Waste Newsletter- Department of Public Works: Residential Food Waste Reduction
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Service Animals: PDF
Guidelines for Allowing Non-Service Dogs into Outdoor Patio Dining: PDF
Guidelines for Determining Approved Food Sources: PDF
Guide for Food Sales and Service at Sporting Events: Eat Safe! Play Safe!
Handwashing Guidance: Arabic | English | Mandarin/Chinese | Filipino/Tagalog | Spanish | Vietnamese
Handwashing Poster - Clean Hands Save Lives: English | Spanish
Hepatitis A Guidance for Food Facilities: English
Hepatitis A Disinfection Guidelines:
Arabic | Mandarin/Chinese | English | Farsi | Filipino/Tagalog | Korean | Somali | Spanish | Vietnamese
Norovirus Infection Prevention & Control: PDF
Pollution Prevention in Food Establishments: Website
Pollution Prevention in Food Establishments Flyer: English |Spanish
Pollution Prevention at Events: PDF
Rapid Cooling: PDF
Rapid Cooling Log: PDF
Reusable Bags: PDF
Satellite Food Service Guidance:PDF
Satellite Food Service SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) Form: PDF
School Share Tables: PDF
Sewage Back-up / Spills - How to Respond: PDF
Single-Use Utensils, Condiments, Straws: PDF
Shellfish Warning Signs: PDF
Shigella Infection Prevention & Control:
Arabic | Chinese | English | Karen | Korean | Somali | Spanish | Tagalog | Vietnamese
Time as a Public Health Control: English | Spanish | Vietnamese
Trans-Fat Fact Sheet: PDF
Warewashing Guidance: PDF
Water Conservation Tips for Food Facilities: PDF
Wiping Cloths: English | Spanish

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Food Safety

Food Defense & Security: PDF
Food Safety During a Power Outage: VIDEO
Food Safety in the Event of a Power Outage: PDF
Food Security Self-Assessment (US Department of Agriculture): PDF
CDFA Online Dairy Product Guidance: English | Spanish
Safe Cheese: HHSA English | HHSA Spanish
Safe Handling of Eggs: PDF
Safe Handling of Raw Produce & Juices (FDA): PDF

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HACCP Guidance

HACCP Principles (FDA): PDF
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Flow Chart: PDF
HACCP Checklist (Local - DEHQ FHD Review): PDF
HACCP Checklist (State Review): PDF Specialized Process Questionnaire Form: PDF
Specialized Process Application Form: PDF

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Plan Check

Non-Pool Plan Check Application: PDF
Pool Plan Check Application: PDF
Plan Check Fees: PDF
Plan Check Review Reference Guidelines - Does your facility require Plan Check Review?: PDF
Guide to Opening a New Food Business: PDF
Plan Check Consultation Guide: PDF
Food Facility Plan Review Guide: PDF
Food Facility Plan Check Flow Chart: PDF
Food Facility Plan Check Checklist: PDF
California Clean Indoor Air Law FAQ: PDF
Catering - Host Facility Requirements: PDF
Catering - Host Facility Plan Check submittal Guidance and Checklist: PDF
Catering - Host Facility Plan Check Flow Chart: PDF
Construction & Operational Guide for Mobile Food Facilitiesand Mobile Support Units: PDF
Retail Market Conversions For Fresh Produce: PDF
Mobile Food Facility Operations FAQ: (Removed for pending updates)
Mobile Food Facility Operational Procedures: PDF
Multiple Kitchen Complex Plan Check Review Guide: PDF
Acceptable Floor Materials: PDF
Grease Trap Policy: PDF
Buffet service guidelines: PDF
Mechanical ventilation exemption guide: PDF
Exemption Form - Clamshell Panini Grill
Exemption Form - Convection Oven
Exemption Form - Induction Hot Plate
Exemption Form - Ventless Hood Grease Trap Policy
Template Plan Submittal Package - Ice Cream Truck
Template Plan Submittal Package - Prepackaged Compact Mobile Food Facility
Template Plan Submittal Package - Unpackaged Compact Mobile Food Facility
Open-air BBQ guidelines: (Removed 05/13/2021 for pending updates)
Water heater sizing guidelines (Updated 04/05/2021)

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Mobile Food Facilities

Avoid Food Poisoning, Don't Eat From Unpermitted Food Vendors! - What decals to look for?
Mobile Food Presentation for Industry: PDF
Presentación para la Industria de Unidades de Comida Móvil: en Español
Directions to County Operation Center: PDF
Mobile Operations FAQ: (Removed for pending updates)
Mobile Food Operator's Guide: PDF
Manual del Operador: en Español
Mobile Food Facility Commissary Guidelines: PDF
Mobile Food Facility Commissary Agreement Letter:County PDF/Out of County PDF
Mobile Food Facility Location of Operation Information Sheet: PDF
Mobile Food Facility Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Worksheet: PDF
Mobille Food Facility Startup Checklist: English | Spanish

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Catering Operations

Catering Ordinance Clean Version: PDF
County News Center: Article
Catering Pilot Study Findings and Recommendations: PDF
Commissary Letter of Agreement Form: PDF
Food Options at Breweries and Urban Wineries: PDF
Food Options at Unincorporated Wineries: PDF
Host Facility Requirements: PDF
Host Facility Plan Check Flow Chart: PDF
Plan Check Application: PDF
Host Facility Plan Submittal Guidance and Checklist: PDF
Catering - Standard Operating Procedures Worksheet: PDF

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Cottage Food Operations

California Department of Public Health: Cottage Food Operations (Approved Food List)
Cottage Food Law: California Health & Safety Code §114365-§114365.6
Class A CFO Registration Packet: PDF
Class B CFO Registration Packet: PDF
California Cottage Food FAQs: English | Spanish
Ley de Alimentos Caseros - Preguntas Frecuentes: en Español
Zoning Requirements: Permit/License Requirements from your City of Residence
Training Options: State Food Processor Course or San Diego County Approved Courses
San Diego Cottage Food Label Requirements: PDF
Label Requirements for Allergens: PDF
Do You Qualify as a Cottage Food Operation?: Flow Chart Screening PDF
San Diego Cottage Food Potable Water Requirements: PDF

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Community Gardens

Community Garden Guideline: PDF
Community Garden FAQ: PDF
Guidelines for the Use of Alternate Water Supplies to Irrigate Gardens: PDF
Composting Tips for School or Community Gardens: PDF

Coronavirus / COVID-19

For up to date information aboutCOVID-19, including resource documents such as the County public health order , frequently asked questions, informational posters, and guidancevisit coronavirus-sd.comor COVID-19 Information and Resources in Other Languages Web Page .

General Disinfection Guidance - English
Guía de Desinfección - Spanish 消毒指南 - Mandarin (Chinese)
HƯỚNG DẪN TIỆT TRÙNG
- Vietnamese
GABAY SA PAGDISEMPEKTA
- Tagalog
راهنمای ضدعفونی کردن
- Farsi
دليل التطهير - Arabic
消毒ガイダンス - Japanese
살균 지침 - Korean
TILMAANTA JEERMIS DILAHA - Somali
တၢ်ဃၢ် COVID-19 မၤသံတၢ်ဃၢ်တၢ်နဲၣ်ကျဲ - Karen

Food Facility Disinfection Guidance- English
Guía para Establecimientos de Comida - Spanish
品處理中心指南 - Mandarin (Chinese)
HƯỚNG DẪN CHO CƠ SỞ THỰC PHẨM - Vietnamese
GABAY SA MGA PASILIDAD NG PAGKAIN - Tagalog
راهنمای مراکز تهیه غذا - Farsi
توجيه المنشآت الغذائية - Arabic
食品施設のご案内 - Japanese
식품 시설 지침 - Korean

RESTAURANTS AND CATERERS
Food Safety During Transport and Deliveries - English
Como Proteger la Seguridad de la Comida durante Transporte / Entregas a Domicilio - Spanish
在運輸/交付過程中保護食品安全 - Mandarin (Chinese)
AN TOÀN THỰC PHẨM TRONG HOÁ TRÌNH VẬN TẢI/GIAO HÀNG - Vietnamese
PAG PROTEKTA SA KALIGTASAN NG PAGKAIN HABANG INIHAHATID - Tagalog
پاس‌داشتِ موادِ خوراکی هنگامِ حمل و پخش - Farsi
ماية سلامة الغذاء أثناء النقل / التسليم - Arabic
輸送/配達中の食物安全管理 - Japanese
운송 / 배달 중 식품 안전 보호 - Korean

 

Disaster Preparedness

Boil Water Order Information: PDF
Water Outage Guidelines: PDF
Emergency/Disaster Procedures for Food Facilities: PDF
Emergency Shelter & Mass Feeding Center Guidelines: PDF
Fire Recovery for Food Facilities - Damaged Food: PDF
Fire Recovery for Food Facilities - Disposal of Spoiled Food: PDF
Fire Recovery for Food Facilities - Procedures for Operators: PDF
Fire Recovery - What to do after a Wildfire: PDF
How to Keep your Food Safe during a Power Outage: Video PDF
Influenza (Flu) Illnesses Guidelines for Food Operations: PDF

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Consumer Resources

Emergency Food Supply: English | Spanish
Emergency Sewage Disposal: PDF
Fight Bac!: PDF
Food Safety at Youth Sporting Events: PDF
Guide for Packing a Safe School Lunch: English | Spanish (PDF)
Purifying Water: PDF

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Rules and Regulations

New Regulation Updates effective January 1, 2022: Assembly Bill (AB) 831 Fact Sheet
California Retail Food Code (CalCode)
California Sherman Food, Drug & Cosmetic Law: PDF
San Diego County Wholesale Food Warehouse Ordinance:
PDF
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Service Animals: PDF

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Food & Housing Programs
Forms & Applications Food Complaints
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