Seat/risk-based recurring fee set by Board of Supervisors. Ghost kitchens, shared-kitchen providers and commissaries each require a separate additional permit. Re-score grade inspection billed at $245/hr (0.5 hr min $122.50).
Turnaround: Not published in the fee schedule; plan check required before construction/remodel.
Risk-tiered. Compact Mobile Food Operations follow CCDEH CMFO guidelines. Some carts/CMFO may be permit-exempt ($0).
| Category | Annual fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| commissary/central kitchen | — | Commissary base fee $0.00 (Req. Addtl Permit - fee captured under underlying facility permit + $245/hr billable). Dependent Retail Food Operation $622 |
| shared kitchen | — | Shared Kitchen Provider $0.00 base (Req. Addtl Permit); Ghost Kitchen $0.00 base (Req. Addtl Permit) |
| market/grocery with deli | $521 | Convenience Store (market/grocery): 0-499 sq ft $521, 500-2,499 $590, 2,500-Up $643. Micromarket $319. Satellite Food Distribution $468 |
| temporary/seasonal/special-event | $169 | TFF Prepackaged single event (up to 6 mos) $169; TFF Food Prep single event $237; Prepackaged Annual TFF $429; Food Preparation Annual TFF $582; Event Organizer $393 (Annual $675); Certified Farmers Market Sales Area $675 |
| pushcart/limited operation | $282 | MFF-Cart/CMFO: Low Risk $282, Medium $426, High $426. Snack Bar (limited food operation): Prepackaged $196, Limited Prep $231, Food Preparation $267 |
| food processing/wholesale | $726 | Processor-Wholesale: 0-3,499 sq ft $726, 3,500-49,999 $863, 50,000-Up $1,155. Distributor-Wholesale: $445 / $471 / $504 (by sq ft). Salvager-Wholesale $701 |