Obtain a Food Safety Manager Certification for the MHKO owner, and a Riverside County Food Handler Certification for all other people involved in the MHKO. Submit an Application/Registration to Operate a Food Facility. Schedule an inspection of your home kitchen operation.
If you are planning to conduct business in the City of Riverside you must obtain a City of Riverside business license, also referred to as a business tax.
California Secretary of State (SOS) filing Limited partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies (LLCs) are all legally required to register within California. Only sole proprietorships are exempt. To register your business, visit the California Secretary of State's business entity filings portal.
City or county requirements: Almost every city and county in California, with the exception of some unincorporated areas, requires that businesses have a general licence to operate. First, contact your local city or county clerk's office for guidance and more information.
Although the County of Riverside does not have a business license program, if you are conducting business as defined in Ordinance No. 857 within the unincorporated areas of the County of Riverside you are required to register for a Business (Stormwater) Registration for stormwater compliance.
California doesn't necessarily require all businesses (of any structure) to obtain a license. While the state doesn't issue or require a business operating license, it regulates and requires licenses or permits for some business activities.
Go to the County of Riverside web page and click on Vendor registration. Now you are at the Purchasing web page. Again, click on Vendor Registration. To Register your company click on “Register”.
Three of the most important permits that let you sell food to your community include the food handlers license, food facility health permit, and seller's permit.
Visit the Conducting Business in Riverside page on this site or contact the Business Tax Section of the Finance Department at 951-826-5465 to complete and submit a Business License Application.