AB 2524 Catering and Host Facilities

What is a Catering Operation?

“Catering operation” means a food service that is conducted by a permanent food facility approved for food preparation where food is served, or limited food preparation is conducted, at a location other than its permitted location, in either of the following circumstances:

• As part of a contracted offsite food service event.
• When operating in conjunction with a host facility with direct food sales.

 Catering Operation Requirements

• Complete and submit an application form
• Have a commissary authorization
• Submit to the enforcement agency written standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Equipment used for food preparation or transportation shall be approved by Health Department
• Provide menus list
• Obtain one food safety manager certification and food handler certification for food manipulators.
• Records for its offsite food services activities with specified information.

What is a Host Facility?

“ Host facility “ means a facility located in a brewery , winery, commercial building or other location approved by the Health Department that can operate in conjunction with a catering food facility.

Host Facility Requirements

• A permit application shall be submitted to the Health department.
• Submit standard operation procedure for the food operation (SOP).
• Provide potable hot and cold water.
• Provide mop sink or janitorial sink .
• Electricity to power portable mechanical refrigeration equipment.
• A commercial, permanent restroom located no more than 200 feet from the area where the caterer serves.
• Host facility would be subject to the plan check requirements and an annual inspection.
• Provide specifications of equipment that will be used to support the catering operation.

Additional Resources

• Host Facility Plan Check
• Host Facilities Flyer
• Food at Wineries Breweries
  
• Catering SOP 020119

For more information contact Monterey County Health, Environmental Health Bureau
1270 Natividad Rd
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 755-4505
health@co.monterey.ca.us or www.mtyhd.org/eh