What are the requirements for me to open a food facility, restaurant, coffee shop, etc?
The structural and operational requirements for building and operating a retail food facility are set forth in the California Health & Safety Code. Persons proposing to build a restaurant, coffee shop or other type of food facility or convert a building into a food facility must first submit detailed written plans and specifications for approval to Environmental Health Services. A “Construction Guide” is available to assist with the preparation of plans.