In alignment with our mission to guide food businesses from idea to execution, we’ve compiled a series of resources. These act as the best starting point for any food entrepreneur eager to work with us.
In the state of California, all food establishments are required to have at least one certified food manager who has successfully passed an accredited food safety certification exam. The following is a list of all accredited programs available:
The most popular of these is offered by ServSafe, which you can access here:
Upon completion of any of these programs, you should obtain both your professional food manager certificate as well as your food handler cards. Both of which you’ll need when applying for permits.
In the state of California, all food establishments are required to have at least one certified food manager who has successfully passed an accredited food safety certification exam. The following is a list of all accredited programs available:
The most popular of these is offered by ServSafe, which you can access here:
Upon completion of any of these programs, you should obtain both your professional food manager certificate as well as your food handler cards. Both of which you’ll need when applying for permits.
Under the Alameda Health Department, tenants for commercial kitchen space generally fall into the following categories listed below. Each category has its own application which is found using the attached links. Please keep in mind that all tenants will need to have a permit prior to starting any operations at the facility.
If you plan on providing catering services, then use this application as a reference on getting your appropriate permit. To receive help from us in filling this out, please make an appointment using the link below.
If you’re planning to sell or give away food at a temporary location, such as a farmer’s market, fair, etc., then you most likely will need a temporary food facility permit. Use the link below to access the permit application:
Entrepreneurs interested in starting a food truck business or other mobile food operation, such as a cooking cart, will need to apply for a mobile food facility permit, accessible here: Entrepreneurs interested in starting a food truck business or other mobile food operation, such as a cooking cart, will need to apply for a mobile food facility permit, accessible here:
If your food business doesn’t necessarily fall into the categories above, but you still plan to make, process, or distribute food products in the state California, then you’ll want to apply for a Processed Food Registration permit.
Under the Alameda Health Department, tenants for commercial kitchen space generally fall into the following categories listed below. Each category has its own application which is found using the attached links. Please keep in mind that all tenants will need to have a permit prior to starting any operations at the facility.
If you plan on providing catering services, then use this application as a reference on getting your appropriate permit. To receive help from us in filling this out, please make an appointment using the link below.
If you’re planning to sell or give away food at a temporary location, such as a farmer’s market, fair, etc., then you most likely will need a temporary food facility permit. Use the link below to access the permit application:
Entrepreneurs interested in starting a food truck business or other mobile food operation, such as a cooking cart, will need to apply for a mobile food facility permit, accessible here: Entrepreneurs interested in starting a food truck business or other mobile food operation, such as a cooking cart, will need to apply for a mobile food facility permit, accessible here:
If your food business doesn’t necessarily fall into the categories above, but you still plan to make, process, or distribute food products in the state California, then you’ll want to apply for a Processed Food Registration permit.
The commercial kitchen is under the jurisdiction of Livermore Sanitation
Prior to joining the space, we encourage all tenants to review their strict recycling and waste requirements, which we adhere to in our facility.
You can find the full guidelines here:
The commercial kitchen is under the jurisdiction of Livermore Sanitation
Prior to joining the space, we encourage all tenants to review their strict recycling and waste requirements, which we adhere to in our facility.
You can find the full guidelines here:
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