California's Homemade Food Act (AB 1616) and AB 626 allow home-based food businesses in Moreno Valley, subject to state registration and local business licensing. Class A operations (direct sales only) register with Riverside County Environmental Health; Class B (indirect sales) require a permit. MEHKOs under AB 626 have specific meal limits.
California Health and Safety Code section 114365 and the California Homemade Food Act allow Cottage Food Operations (CFOs) producing an approved list of non-potentially-hazardous foods — baked goods, jams, granola, candies, dry mixes, dried pasta, dehydrated produce, and similar low-risk products — from a home kitchen. Class A CFOs sell directly to consumers (farmers markets, home delivery, pickup) and require only registration with Riverside County Department of Environmental Health; Class B CFOs sell indirectly through retail stores, restaurants, or online with third-party shipping and require a permit plus annual inspection. Annual gross sales are capped by state law (currently $150,000 for CFOs). All products must be labeled with operator name, address, product name, allergens, and the statement that the food is made in a home kitchen not inspected by the state. A California Food Handler Card is required. AB 626 (2018) created the Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO) permit allowing meal preparation and service from a home, limited to 30 meals per day or 60 per week and $100,000 annual gross revenue — Riverside County has opted in to this program. Moreno Valley also requires a city business license for any home-based food business.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Moreno Valley code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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