Food Publications
Learn about applying for a food health permit, operating and maintaining a food facility, and rules and regulations. Find resource materials from outside the County of San Diego, as well as information and guides for consumers regarding health safety.
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Avoid Food Poisoning, Don't Eat From Unpermitted Food Vendors!
For questions about use of Industrial Hemp Oil or CBD in food products: California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and FAQs.
Guidelines for Food Operations During an Increase of Influenza (Flu) Illnesses
Permitting requirements and food safety when providing food during sporting league events: Guide for Food Sales and Service at Sporting Events – Eat Safe! Play Safe!
Too Good To Waste Guide for Food Safety of Donated Foods
2019 New Regulations: Plastic Straws and Children's Meals
Forms and Applications
AB 1990 – Community Food
Producer Registration Form
Commissary Agreement | Out of County Commissary
Agreement
Cottage Food Program Information
Cottage Food Operation Class A
Registration
Cottage Food Operation Class B CFO Permit
Culinary Garden Agreement
Foodborne Illness (Food Poisoning) Intake
Form
Food Facility Permit Application (Right click on
your mouse, "save as" for full PDF form functionality)
Food Facility Plan Check Application
Food Facility Permit and Plan
Check Fees / Fees for Additional Services
Mobile Food Facility Location of Operation
Information Sheet
Mobile Food Facility Standard Operating Procedure
(SOP) Worksheet
Mobile Food Facility Commissary Agreement Letter –
County | Out-of-County Letter
Permit Application
Change of Ownership Questionnaire
Public Records Request Form
Satellite Food Service Guidance
Satellite Food Service SOP (Standard Operating
Procedure) Form
Temporary Food Facility Organizer
Application | Temporary Food Facility Vendor Application
Temporary Food Facility Vendor Self Inspection
Checklist
Temporary Food Facility Organizer Self Inspection
Checklist
Temporary Food Event Site Map Guidance
Veteran's Exemption Application
Veteran's Exemption Frequently Asked Questions
Operating Information
Guide to Opening a New Food Business in San Diego
County
Retail Food Facility Operator's Guide | Español/Spanish | 普通话/Chinese | Việt/Vietnamese
Food Safety Manager Certification Options
Food Handler Training Schools – English and Español/Spanish with links to phone numbers
for ASL,
普通话/Chinese, 日本人/ Japanese, 한국어/Korean,
Việt/Vietnamese & Tagalog
Food Handler Training Booklet (Updated
03/19/2021) | Español/Spanish (Updated 03/19/2021) |
普通话/Chinese | Việt/Vietnamese
Food Facility Consultations
Food Facility Self-Inspection Checklist | Español/Spanish
Food Facility Food Temperature
Log
Wholesale Food Warehouse Risk Control Plan
Culinary Garden Agreement
Community Garden Guideline
Guidelines and Handouts
Allergen Information
California
Department of Public Health: Cottage Food Operations (Approved Food
List)
Cockroaches – How to Respond
Common Phrases – Let Your Fingers Do The
Talking
Consumer Advisory Update
Dining Out? Safe Food is Everybody's
Responsibility
Food Donations: Too Good to Waste
Food Safety Guide for Non-Profit Organizations that
Distribute Food
Food
Safety for Third-Party Food Delivery Platforms (AB 3336)
Food Labeling Guide
Frequently
Asked Questions Regarding Service Animals
Guidelines for Allowing Non-Service Dogs into
Outdoor Patio Dining
Guidelines for Determining Approved Food
Sources
Guide
for Food Sales and Service at Sporting Events – Eat Safe! Play
Safe!
Handwashing Poster – Clean Hands Save Lives |
Español/Spanish
Hepatitis A Guidance for Food Facilities
Hepatitis A Disinfection Guidelines | Español/Spanish | Việt/Vietnamese | عربى/Arabic | Tagalog
Insider's Guide to Handwashing | Español/Spanish
Norovirus Infection Prevention &
Control
Pollution Prevention in Food
Establishments (website) Flyer: English
| Español/Spanish
Rapid Cooling
Rapid Cooling Log
Reusable Bags
Satellite Food Service Guidance
Satellite Food Service SOP (Standard Operating
Procedure) Form
School Share Tables
Shellfish Warning Signs
Sewage
Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC)
Trans-Fat Fact Sheet
Warewashing Guidance
Water Conservation Tips for Food
Facilities
Wiping Cloths | Español/Spanish
Food Safety
Food Defense & Security
Food Safety
During a Power Outage VIDEO
Food Safety in the Event of a Power Outage
Food Security Self-Assessment (US Department of
Agriculture)
Safe Cheese | Spanish
Safe Handling of Eggs
Safe Handling of Raw Produce
& Juices (FDA)
HACCP Guidance
HACCP Principles (FDA)
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Flow
Chart
HACCP Checklist (Local – DEHQ FHD Review)
HACCP Checklist (State Review)
Specialized Process Questionnaire Form
Specialized Process Application Form
Plan Check
Food Facility Plan Check Application
Plan Check Fees
Plan Check Review Reference Guidelines – Does your
facility require Plan Check Review?
Guide to Opening a New Food Business
Plan Check Consultation Guide
Food Facility Plan Review Guide
Food Facility Plan Check Flow Chart
Food Facility Plan Check Checklist
Catering – Host Facility Requirements
Catering – Host Facility Plan Check submittal
Guidance and Checklist
Catering – Host Facility Plan Check Flow
Chart
Construction & Operational Guide for Mobile Food
Facilities and Mobile Support Units
Retail Market Conversions For Fresh
Produce
Retail Food Processing Standard Operating Procedures
Form
Mobile Food Facility Operations FAQ
Mobile Food Facility Operational
Procedures
Multiple Kitchen Complex Plan Check Review
Guide
Acceptable Floor Materials
Grease Trap Policy
Buffet service guidelines
Mechanical ventilation exemption guide
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
Open-air BBQ
guidelines: (Removed 05/13/2021 for pending updates)
Water
heater sizing guidelines (Updated 04/05/2021)
Mobile Food Facilities
Avoid Food Poisoning, Don't Eat From Unpermitted
Food Vendors! - What decals to look for?
Mobile Food Presentation for Industry
Presentación para la Industria de Unidades de Comida
Móvil
Directions to County Operation Center
Operations FAQ
Mobile Food Operator's Guide
Manual del Operador
Mobile Food Facility Commissary Guidelines
Mobile Food Facility Commissary
Letter
Mobile Food Facility Commissary Letter - Out of
County
Mobile Food Facility Location of Operation
Information Sheet
Mobile Food Facility Standard Operating
Procedures (SOP) Worksheet
Catering Operations
Catering Ordinance Clean
Version
County News Center
Article
Catering Pilot Study Findings
and Recommendations
Commissary Letter of Agreement
Form
Food Options at Breweries and
Urban Wineries
Food Options at Unincorporated
Wineries
Host Facility
Requirements
Host Facility Plan Check Flow
Chart
Plan Check Application
Host Facility Plan Submittal
Guidance and Checklist
Catering – Standard Operating
Procedures Worksheet
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
Class B CFO Registration Packet
California Cottage Food FAQs | Spanish
Ley de Alimentos Caseros – Preguntas
Frecuentes
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
Label Requirements for
Allergens
Do You Qualify as a Cottage Food Operation?
Flow Chart Screening PDF
San Diego Cottage Food Potable Water Requirements
Community and Culinary Gardens
Community Garden Guideline
Community Garden FAQ
Culinary Garden Agreement
Guidelines for the Use of Alternate Water Supplies
to Irrigate Gardens
Composting Tips for School or Community Gardens
Disaster Preparedness
Boil Water Order Information
Water Outage Guidelines
Emergency/Disaster Procedures for Food
Facilities
Emergency Shelter & Mass Feeding Center
Guidelines
Fire Recovery for Food Facilities – Damaged
Food
Fire Recovery for Food Facilities – Disposal of
Spoiled Food
Fire Recovery for Food Facilities – Procedures for
Operators
Fire Recovery – What to do after a
Wildfire
How to Keep your Food Safe during a Power
Outage | Video
Influenza (Flu) Illnesses Guidelines for Food Operations
Consumer Resources
Emergency Food Supply | Spanish
Emergency Sewage Disposal
Fight Bac!
Food Safety at Youth Sporting Events
Guide for Packing a Safe School Lunch | Spanish
Purifying Water
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
San Diego County Wholesale Food Warehouse
Ordinance
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Service Animals
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