California Cottage Food Law (AB 1616 and AB 1144, codified at H&S §114365) allows certain non-potentially-hazardous foods to be prepared in a home kitchen and sold directly or indirectly. Fresno cottage food operators must register with the Fresno County Environmental Health Division (Class A) or obtain a permit with inspection (Class B). Gross annual sales capped at $150,000.
California Health and Safety Code §§114365-114365.5 authorize Cottage Food Operations. Class A (direct sales only: farmer markets, events, direct-to-consumer from the home) requires only registration with Fresno County Environmental Health. Class B (indirect sales through stores, restaurants, online-to-consumer via delivery) requires a permit with annual kitchen inspection. Approved foods must be shelf-stable: baked goods without cream fillings, jams and jellies with proper pH, candies, dried teas and herbs, granola, popcorn, roasted coffee, and similar. Foods requiring refrigeration or time/temperature control are NOT allowed (cheesecake, custards, meat products, etc.). Annual gross sales capped at $150,000 (raised from $75,000 by AB 1144 in 2021). Labels must include: business name, registration/permit number, ingredient list, major allergens, net weight, and a statement that the food is made in a home kitchen. California Cottage Food Operation (CCFO) label language is prescribed. Fresno zoning treats CCFO as a permitted home occupation not requiring a separate HOP beyond the CCFO registration.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Fresno code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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