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Notice: Digital Transition of Consumer Protection and Land Use Program Files

The Consumer Protection and Land Use Programs are currently in the process of digitizing all files. During this transition, some delays in service may occur.

All new applications must be submitted digitally. If a paper application is received, it will be scanned by office staff, which may result in additional delays.

Please email all new applications to: enviroh@mendocinocounty.gov

Payments may continue to be made: in person, by mail, online using the link found at the bottom of this page.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to improve efficiency and service delivery.

Annual Quarantine of Sport-Harvested Mussels

Begins May 1

For more information visit the California Department of Public Health Webpage or click on the attached documents below:

2025 Consumer Protection Newsletters

Contact List and Fee Schedule

Food Safety Guideline

Online Food Safety Manager Proctored Certification Courses and Exams - Once you click on the link, a new page will open displaying a list of Accredited Organizations. You may choose any organization from this list. Please note that this certification does not serve as a permit to prepare, serve, sell, or distribute food to the public.
Online Food Handler Certification Courses - Once you click on the link, a new page will open displaying a list of Accredited Organizations. You may choose any organization from this list. Please note that this certification does not serve as a permit to prepare, serve, sell, or distribute food to the public.
Noro Virus Information Worksheet
Reduced Oxygen Packaging (ROP)
The Big 9 Allergens
Allergen Safety: Tips for Retail Food Inspectors
Wild Foraged Mushrooms Fact Sheet

Food Facilities - Transfer of Ownership - Three or More Events

How To Start A Food Facility - Packet Informational packet on how to start a food facility in Mendocino County
Application for Permit to Operate a Food Facility / Transfer of Ownershi p / Three or More Event Application to open a food facility, transfer ownership of a food facility, or participate in three or more events per year
Three or More Events - Checklist Required to be submitted with submittal of an application for three or more events
Transfer of Ownership Requirements
California Retail Food Code (CalCode)
Hood Plan Check Guide
Water Heater Sizing Guidelines

Food Facilities Not In A Fixed Location

Mobile Food Facilities
(See Chapter 10 of CalCode, Section 114294)
Mobile Food Packet
Commissary Agreement
Catering Guidelines

Community Events/Fairs

Pools/Spas

State Small Water System Program

Body Art Business Permits & Information

Safe Body Art Act (AB 300) General Information

BODY ART APPLICATIONS AND SELF CHECKLISTS:

Cottage Food Information & Registration

Cottage Food Bill Introductory Letter from Environmental Health
Cottage Food Operation (CFO) Registration and Permitting Form
Cottage Food Operation (CFO) Self-Certification Checklist
California Homemade Food Act (AB 1616 - Cottage Food) Frequently Asked Questions
California Dept. of Public Health Food & Drug Branch informational website:Cottage Food Operations

Additional Archived Notices and Useful information:

Information for the General Public for Boil Water Notices

Information for Food Facilities Affected by Boil Water Notices

Useful Links

Payments

Environmental Health accepts credit card and debit card payments online.

If you do not have a Facility # and Invoice #, please put your name or the name of your business/event in those boxes so we can match your application to your payment.

We also accept credit/debit card payments in the office at 860 N Bush Street in Ukiah, OR 120 W Fir Street in Fort Bragg.

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