COUNTY OF MONTEREY
HEALTH
DEPARTMENT
Nationally Accredited for Providing Quality Health Services
Consumer Health Forms & Applications
Published on November 10, 2016. Last modified on August 05, 2025
Food Facility Forms and Applications
Unless specifically stated, forms and applications may be turned in at any of our three locations: Click here for list!
Below you will find all the forms and applications you need for new or existing food facility, special events, mobile food units, Cottage Food Operations, exemptions, and a list of all food related fees.
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| All Food Related Fees | View & Download a list of all current related food fees |
| Get the facts about Cottage Food Operations. Includes a partial list of approved cottage food categories. | |
| Cottage Food Operation Application CLASS A | Cottage Food Operation Class A products cannot be sold to retail food facilities, wholesale, or by mail order. Products cannot be sold out of state. Internet sales must be picked up or delivered in person within county. |
| Cottage Food Operation Application CLASS B | Cottage Food Operation Class B products can be sold to retail food facilities, wholesale, or by mail order. Products cannot be sold out of state. Internet sales must be picked up or delivered in person within the county. |
| Event Organizer Packet Application (English) and (Spanish) | Special event/temporary food facility information. |
| New Food Facility Application/Change of Permit | Application form for a new or change of permit. |
| A construction guide for any person intending to construct or remodel a food establishment within Monterey County. It is intended to serve as a general overview of the requirements and should not be considered all-inclusive. | |
| Mobile Food Renewal Application | Form for Renewal Application |
| Mobile Food Plan Check Review Form | Form for reviewing Mobile Food Plan Check |
| Mobile Food Written Operational Procedures |
Form for limited food prep mobile food facilities. Environmental
Health shall review and approve the written operational procedures
prior to operation. An approved copy shall be kept on the mobile food
facility (MFF) at all times when in operation. The following must be
completed and returned to this office for approval before a permit is
issued. |
| Temporary Food Facility Application Packet(English) and (Spanish) | Checklist, Fees, & Application for Temporary Food Facility Permit. |
| Veteran Exemption for Food Facility Fees Application (English) and (Spanish) | This exemption is in accordance with Section 16102, Business and Professions Code; which allows Every soldier, sailor or marine of the United States who has received an honorable discharge or a release from active duty under honorable conditions from such service may hawk, peddle and vend any goods, wares or merchandise owned by him, except spirituous, malt, vinous or other intoxicating liquor, without payment of any license, tax or fee whatsoever, whether municipal, county or State, and the board of supervisors shall issue to such soldier, sailor or marine, without cost, a license there for. |
| Workers Comp Affirmation English (English) and (Spanish) | Form for Workers Comp Affirmation in English and Spanish |
| Food Safety Certification | Under the California Health and Safety Code §113947, all food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve unpackaged foods are required to have at least one (1) Certified Food Manager (CFM) or Person in Charge (PIC), either an owner or an employee. |
Office Locations
Salinas Office
1270 Natividad Road
Salinas, CA 93906
Telephone:(831) 755-4505
Monterey Office
1200 Aguajito Road, Suite 007
Monterey, CA 93940
Telephone: (831) 647-7654
King City Office
620 Broadway St., Ste. 70
King City, CA 93930
Telephone:(831) 755-4505
1270 Natividad Road
Salinas, CA 93906
Telephone:(831) 755-4505
Monterey Office
1200 Aguajito Road, Suite 007
Monterey, CA 93940
Telephone: (831) 647-7654
King City Office
620 Broadway St., Ste. 70
King City, CA 93930
Telephone:(831) 755-4505