Solano County - Starting A Food Business

Starting A Food Business



Starting a Food Business:
Starting a food business can be very stressful and exciting. Certainly, there is a lot of research to do in order to determine which laws and guidelines pertain to your business. The exact state and local agencies that you will need to contact depends upon the type of business, type of facility and the location of your business. Some food businesses are required to have an owner or employee to get special food handling training to become a Certified Food Handler. Mobile businesses also have special requirements. Use the Food Program pages to find more information. To obtain necessary permits and information you may need to contact some of the following agencies:
How to Become a Certified Food Handler Certified Food Handler Training and Test Providers California Plan Check Guide for Retail Food Facilities FOOD FACILITY PLAN SUBMITTAL APPLICATION Plan Submittal Supplemental Questionnaire Hood Worksheet and Appendix C Mobile Food Facility Plan Submittal Application Plan Check Guidelines for Mobile Food Facilities (MFF) FAQ's related to starting a food business

Department of Resource Management
Department of Resource Management Consumer Protection Section 675 Texas Street, Suite 5500 Fairfield, CA 94533 (707) 784-6765.

Building Departments
Unincorporated areas of the county Solano County Building & Safety Division 675 Texas Street, Suite 5500 Fairfield, CA 94533 (707) 784-6765. City of Benicia Building Department 250 East L Benicia, CA 94510 (707) 746-4230 City of Fairfield Building Department 1000 Webster St. Fairfield, CA 94533 (707) 428-7451 Business Licenses: 428-7509 City of Vallejo Building Department 555 Santa Clara Vallejo, CA (707) 648-4374 Business Licenses: (707) 648-4310 City of Vacaville Building Department 650 Merchant St. Vacaville, CA 95688 (707) 449-5152 Business Licenses: 449-5152

Mobile Vehicles:
State of California Business, Transportation and Housing Agency Department of Housing and Community Development P.O. Box 1407 (8911 Folsom Blvd.) Sacramento, CA 95812-1407

Water, Sewer, Garbage Service
Benicia - Water: 746-4225 Benicia - Garbage: 747-0608 Dixon: 428-7502 Fairfield: 428-7502 Vacaville - Water & Sewer: 449-6276 Vacaville - Garbage: 448-2945 Vallejo - Garbage: 552-3174 Vallejo - Water: 648-4345

Septic Systems
If your food business will be using a septic system, contact: Department of Resource Management 675 Texas Street, Suite 5500 Fairfield, CA 94533 (707) 784-6765

Taxes
State of California Franchise Tax Board 8745 Folsom Sacramento, CA (800) 852-5711 Internal Revenue Service (800) 829-1040

Business Information
Some agencies offer free information to assist you in planning your new business. Contact:
Small Business Development Center 424 Executive Court North Suisun, CA 94585 (707) 864-3382 Small Business Administration Small Business Information Center (800) 827-5722