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Beyond the Paperwork: Real-World Timelines for Your LA Food Permit (Shared Kitchen Complex)

Beyond the Paperwork: Real-World Timelines for Your LA Food Permit (Shared Kitchen Complex) A successful business launch starts with a clear timeline, and nothing is more crucial than securing your Public Health Permit. While the official processing time for a food permit can be vague, we’ve compiled real-world data from our members’ experiences obtaining their […]

Obtain your Gluten Free certification with in shared commercial kitchen

Obtain your Gluten Free certification with in shared commercial kitchen Phase 1: The Super-Important Prep Work (Laying the Groundwork) This is where you’ll spend most of your time. If you nail this part, the actual certification process will be much smoother. Become a Cross-Contamination Detective: This is your #1 priority in a shared kitchen. Gluten can […]

What’s the best Kitchen option for you

What’s the best Kitchen option for you Kitchen Comparison Table Home Kitchen Part Time Shared Kitchen Equipped Full Time Kitchen Restaurant Food Truck Factory / Food Production Facility Co-Packer Start Up Costs 1000 2000 $15,000-$40,000 $100K-$500K $100K-$150K $100K-$1M ? Monthly Cost ? $600 to $2,400 $3,600 to $9,000 $5,000 to$50,000 3000 $10,000+ ? Allows Pick-ups […]

Health Department of LA County Cannery License Procedure Step by Step

Health Department of LA County Cannery License Procedure Step by Step To obtain a cannery license 1. Complete CDPH 8589 and Make an information sheet (Example attached) Template or direct link: https://dochub.com/m/shared-document/yuri-z3z1x0/DL7JlEGV1mgZ6p1VrWe0oa/cdph8589-pdf?dt=6Vjz8puzNtbo5mT7bBBr https://www.cdph.ca.gov/CDPH%20Document%20Library/ControlledForms/cdph8589.pdf 2. Email Contact UCDavis using the below template. UCDavis may require to send samples for testing. 3. Start to Fill out a PPR […]

Food Industry main Trade shows

Food Industry main Trade shows Broad Industry & Restaurant Trade Shows National Restaurant Association Show Best For: Anyone in the restaurant or foodservice industry—from food truck owners to fine-dining chefs. It covers food, equipment, technology, and more. Organizing Body: The National Restaurant Association https://www.Restaurantassociationshow.com Summer Fancy Food Show & Winter Fancy Food Show  Best For: […]

Starting a food truck business in a part time commercial kitchen

Starting a food truck business in a part time commercial kitchen The “Dream It & Plan It” Stage Before you spend a dime, you gotta get your ducks in a row. Nail Your Concept: What’s your food? LA has everything, so a unique, high-quality, and focused concept is key. Don’t try to be everything to everyone. […]

Home Kitchen or Commercial Kitchen? Cottage Licenses or Shared Kitchens?

Home Kitchen or Commercial Kitchen? Cottage Licenses or Shared Kitchens? Here, we are reviewing the limitations of cottage licenses and home-based food businesses Restricted Sales Channels and food types Cottage food licenses restrict the types of foods that can be produced.Health Department in California permits only non-hazardous foods, including Baked Goods, dried fruits, candies…Prohibited items […]

Food Requiring a shared(or private) commercial kitchen

Food Requiring a shared (or private) commercial kitchen Perishable Foods containing Dairy products (e.g., milk, cheese, yogurt), Meat and poultry products, Fish and seafood and Eggs Foods Requiring Refrigeration: Foods that contain perishable ingredients that require refrigeration to prevent spoilage, such as: Dressings and sauces made with dairy or eggs (e.g., mayonnaise, cream sauces) Stuffed […]