Shared Kitchen Authorization Form
Santa Barbara County EHS states that Food Caterers/Shared Kitchen Operators must provide authorization from the permitted food facility owner to operate as a shared kitchen operator at the permitted facility
Limited Services Charity Feeding Operation
Santa Barbara County EHS states that this permit is needed for use by nonprofits who distribute prepared foods such as soup kitchens. This permit limits food service to distributing food as it was received by a donor. Note that this…
Catering/Host Facility Permit
Santa Barbara County EHS states that this permit allows caterers to prepare food at a permitted location, then distribute that prepared food off-site. This permit does not allow on-site distribution. Examples include breweries that offer tours, sports stadiums, etc. This…
Cottage Food “Class B” Food Permit Application (indirect sales)
Santa Barbara County EHS states that Cottage Food Operators may sell directly to their customers (direct sales) within California and may also sell to restaurants or retail facilities (indirect sales) within the County in which they hold their Cottage Food…
Cottage Food “Class A” Self Certification Application (direct sales)
Santa Barbara County EHS states that Cottage Food Operators may sell directly to their customers (direct sales) within California. They must complete a self-certification registration checklist with EHS. https://www.countyofsb.org/2037/Opening-a-Food-Facility
Cottage Food FAQs
Santa Barbara County EHS permit for home-based food preparation for retail in small quantities, with certain limitations (e.g. must generate <$50k in profit/year, items sold indirectly at off-site locations). https://www.countyofsb.org/2022/Home-Kitchen-Operations
Cottage Food Guidance
Santa Barbara County EHS required that all applicants for a Cottage Food Operation must reside within Santa Barbara County. Applicants should read and be familiar with the Cottage Food Guidance educational document before completing the application. https://www.countyofsb.org/2022/Home-Kitchen-Operations
Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKOs) Standard Operating Procedures Form
Santa Barbara County EHS Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKOs) procedure form.
Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKOs) Plan Check Application
Santa Barbara County EHS plan check for application for Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKOs).
Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKOs) Frequently Asked Questions
Santa Barbara County EHS FAQs for MEHKO.
