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.
Once a Fictitious Business Name statement is filed, it must be published in an adjudicated newspaper one day per week for four consecutive weeks. Publication must start within 45 days of filing the statement with the County Clerk's office. Use the above link to search the registry and apply.
A permit is required to be compliant with the California Health and Safety Code. A Public Health Permit guarantees that a food facility meets California's Health and Safety code, enabling the vendor to sell safe food items.
To legally sell homemade baked goods for profit in California, you must obtain a Cottage Food Operation Permit from the California Department of Public Health, pass a food safety training course, and label all food products you sell with certain information.
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.
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”.
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.
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.