Question by Debbie A: What are the licensing and legal requirements for starting a catering business in Sacramento, California?
I’m interested in starting a home based catering business in northern California and am having difficulty locating the information on line. I would like to do all food preparations at home. thanx
Best answer:
Answer by imisidro
CALGOLD database or the California Business Permitting Database has the info on where you need to go and what licenses and permits you need to get. They don’t have a catering business listed, but do the food manufacturing since that is essentially catering
http://www.calgold.ca.gov
Health Permit – Food Service:
Contact: County of Sacramento
Environmental Health Department
8475 Jackson Road, Ste. 230
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-875-8550
The Health Dept will check your kitchen if it is commercial. Residential kitchens hardly makes the grade. You will need a commercial kitchen before you can get license to operate
Other requirements include
Business License: Required if business located within incorporated city limits
Contact: City of Sacramento
City Finance, Revenue Department
Business License
730 I Street, Room 114
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-808-8500
Fire Prevention Information/Inspection: Businesses may be subject to a yearly inspection of facility – annual fee may be charged.
Contact: City of Sacramento
City Fire Department
5770 Freeport Blvd., Suite #200
Sacramento, CA 95822
916-433-1300
Fictitious Business Name Filing: Required if fictitious business name is used.
Contact: County of Sacramento
Treasurer Tax Collector’s Office
Fictitious Business Name
700 H Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-874-6644
… and others. Check CALGOLD
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