Fees are risk-based (RC1-RC3 by inspection frequency) and on a phased increase schedule (increase 1 through 12/31/2026, increase 2 from 1/1/2027, increase 3 from 1/1/2028); values shown are current fees. Verified from Contra Costa Health scheduled-fees page.
Turnaround: Allow 20 working days for food facility plan review.
Motorized 'MFF' vs non-motorized 'CMFO' distinction. Commissary permits separate (MFF commissary $731; plan review MFF commissary $3,926).
| Category | Annual fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| caterer | $1,277 | Catering Operation Self Owned $1,277; Catering Operation $1,270 (first/full permit-fee column) |
| commissary/central kitchen | $1,195 | Production Kitchen - First Permit $1,195; Production Kitchen - Additional Permit (Restaurant/Caterer) $984; MFF - Commissary $731; MFF - Limited/Registered Commissary $701; Host Facility $1,572 |
| bakery | $1,202 | Bakery tiered by risk class (RC1/RC2) and sq ft: <2,000 $1,202/$1,409; 2,001-4,000 $1,270/$1,955; 4,001-6,000 $1,541/$2,294; 6,001+ $3,065/$3,423 |
| bar/tavern | $1,093 | 'Cocktail Lounge / Bar' $1,093 |
| market/grocery with deli | $1,161 | Retail Food Markets by risk class (RC1/RC2) and sq ft: <2,000 $1,161/$1,522; 2,001-4,000 $1,229/$1,413; 4,001-6,000 $1,390/$2,497; 6,001+ $1,522/$2,249. Incidental Retail Food Market $1,089; Remote Food Storage $995 |
| temporary/seasonal/special-event | $273 | Temporary Event Food Prep per booth by booth count: 1-2 $273, 3-7 $179, 8+ $151. Sampling/Demo $128/$87/$75; Prepackaged/Beverage $64/$45/$38; Event Coordinator App $87. Seasonal Fixed Facility $1,703; Intermittent Snack Bar $1,037; Swap Meet/Flea Market $753 (<20,000 sq ft) / $1,129 (20,001+); Cert-Ag Vendor-Farmers Market $772/$1,054/$1,223 by booth count |
| pushcart/limited operation | $414 | CMFO Prepackaged Ice Cream Carts (non-motorized) $414 (1-4) / $403 (5-10) / $395 (11+); Intermittent Snack Bar $1,037; Food Demonstrator $2,418 |