What Is New In Food and Housing

Effective January 1, 2023, the California Retail Food Code (CRFC) was amended to promote economic inclusion while modernizing the CRFC so that sidewalk food vendors can obtain a permit and join the regulated vending economy.  The law established a new definition for Compact Mobile Food Operations (CMFO) and criterion for permitting.  If you have any additional questions on these new regulations, please contact the DEHQ-FHD Information Specialist at (858) 505-6900 or by email at FHDUTYEH@sdcounty.ca.gov.

Compact Mobile Food Operations – Frequently Asked Questions (available in Spanish)
Compact Mobile Food Operations – Operational Guidelines (available in Spanish)
Compact Mobile Food Operations – Storage and Commissary Guidelines (available in Spanish)
Compact Mobile Food Operations – Supported Vending Sites Guidelines (available in Spanish)
Compact Mobile Food Operations – Compact Mobile Storage Facility Agreement Letter 
Compact Mobile Food Operations – Zoning Requirements

SB 972 Bill Language

The Department of Public Works (DPW) is a great resource for learning more about Residential Food Waste Reduction. Read through their  Food Waste Newsletter and Guidance Document on  How to Reduce Organic Waste and Donate.*NEW* 

The County's Public Health Services - Epidemiology and Immunization Services Branch provides current information on the Shigella Outbreak.

Shigella Infection Prevention & Control for Food Facilities (PDF)                                                   
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