Cottage food operations in El Cajon are permitted under the California Homemade Food Act (AB 1616/AB 1266). Class A operations (direct sales only) require a self-certification registration with San Diego County. Class B operations (indirect sales to stores/restaurants) require a county health permit.
California's Homemade Food Act allows residents to produce and sell certain non-potentially hazardous foods from their home kitchen. In El Cajon, cottage food operators must register with San Diego County Department of Environmental Health. Class A operations sell directly to consumers at the home, farmers markets, or certified farmers markets and require only self-certification and food handler card. Class B operations sell indirectly through stores, restaurants, or online and require a county health permit with kitchen inspection. Approved products include baked goods, dried fruits, granola, candy, jams, and other shelf-stable items. Annual revenue is capped at $75,000. Products must be labeled with the cottage food operation name, address, and the phrase "Made in a Home Kitchen." A city business license under ECMC Title 5 is also required.
Selling unapproved foods (dairy, meat, products requiring refrigeration) is a health code violation. Operating without registration may result in county enforcement. Exceeding the revenue cap requires a commercial food facility permit.
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