Solano County - Cottage Food Operations

Cottage Food Operations (CFO)

A cottage food operation or CFO is a limited home based food business where residents are able to prepare and sell specific low risk foods from their home kitchens directly and indirectly to the public. Each year, all CFOs are required to submit the Cottage Food Operation Renewal Application and annual registration or permit fee.

Applications

Direct Sales (Class A): A new Class A CFO is required to submit the Cottage Food Operation application packet and annual registration fee. No home inspection is required.

Direct/Indirect Sales (Class B): A new Class B CFO is required to submit the Cottage Food Operation application packet and annual permit fee. A home inspection is required.

If you are a veteran, submit the Veteran's Fee Exemption Application and your annual operating fee will be waived.

Applications	Useful Resources
Cottage Food Operation Application Cottage Food Operation Renewal Application Veteran's Fee Exemption Application	Cottage Food Labeling Requirements Class A vs. Class B Flowchart Frequently Asked Questions CA Dept. of Public Health CFO webpage

Food Safety Certification

All food handlers shall obtain a food handler card within 30 days after the date of hire and maintain a valid card for the duration of their employment. Use the Food Handler & Manager Information to find out how to fulfill this requirement.

Submittal

Applications and fees shall be submitted to the following department:

Department of Resource Management
Environmental Health Division
675 Texas Street, Suite 5500
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 784-6765 Fax (707) 784-4805

Incomplete applications will not be accepted for review. Application review may take up to 20 business days. Online Payments may be submitted; an invoice or permit number is not required to complete payments. To make an appointment, please call the main office at (707) 784-6765 or visit this link here.