Here is a complete list of documents needed to start with DTLA kitchens, and obtain your health permit.

Please fill out and gather ALL documents before starting to upload (You will not have the ability to save your work. 

ESTIMATED COMPLETION TIME: 1.5 HOURS

Click submit at the end of the page to send your complete application to the health department and DTLA kitchens. 

Complete the kitchen use agreement, and select your package here: DTLA Member agreement (We will sign a different agreement during onboarding, but this takes care of the public health requirements) Then download a copy and upload on the next screen. 

Here is the Health department application: Public Health Application

Complete the application, download it, then attach on the next screen

Here is the Supplemental Application: Public Health Permit 

Complete the application, download it, then attach it below: 

WHOLESALE APPLICANTS ONLY

 

California department of Public health requires to be involved.

We will need 2 additional documents, AND to send the form below with the check to the CA Department of Public health.

The local public Health office will need proof that the check has been cashed by the California DPH before granting you the permit. So this should be mailed first, in order to expedite the permitting process. Please monitor your bank account and send us the proof as soon as it hits your bank account. 

 

For special licensing like cannery, dog food, dairy product, we will require additional permitting from CDPH. If you are unsure about your need for any specialty license: Please reach out by text or email: (310) 461 8200 or applications@dtlakitchens.com

Here is a link to Pet food license:  https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CEH/DFDCS/CDPH%20Document%20Library/FDB/FoodSafetyProgram/Pet%20Food/ProceduresPetFood.pdf

and a link for canning license: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CEH/DFDCS/Pages/FDBPrograms/FoodSafetyProgram/CanneryInspectionProgram.aspx

Ice Cream Vendors: You will use our own Frozen Dairy license, and only need the regular health permit from the County. You will not need to contact the state at this stage. 

For wholesalers. Please upload: 

1. Standard operating procedures for your product(s) in the format of your choice. 

2. and a Processed food registration form:  https://www.cdph.ca.gov/CDPH%20Document%20Library/ControlledForms/cdph8611.pdf

For 3. 4. 5. Use DTLA Kitchens 3212 E Olympic Blvd Los Angeles CA 90023. 

For 20. please select Manufacturing D. $524, and the total amount should be $624. 

3. A picture of the check (of $624 to CA Department of Public Health), the envelope and the form, ready to be mailed to: 

California Department of Public
Health
Food and Drug Branch – Cashier
MS 7602
P.O. Box 997435
Sacramento, CA 95899-7435

Food handler certificate is needed within 30 days. I

At least 1 manager certificate, and all employees MUST have a valid food handler's card during their shifts.

If you do not have the certificate, please register for the class and send us the receipt using the link below. 

if you need to take the test: Register and take the Manager's exam with Servesafe:  Food Manager ServeSafe certification

Here is a link to an efficient study guide: Study Guide Food Handler Certificate

LIABILITY INSURANCE

We created a partnership with Food Liability Insurance Program at a preferred rate, please click below to sign up. 

https://www.fliprogram.com/events/2745

Upload your Certificate of insurance below

Statement of Information AND Articles of Incorporation

Find your articles of organization and statement of information here: https://bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov/search/business

You'll need to create a login to view the history and pull the articles of incorporation. 

You may need to file your statement of information if they are past due. 

Upload both documents below. 

Please find a fillable w9 if needed: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf

To complete your application, you will have to pay the application fee of $180 to the public health department.

We will receive an invoice within 5 business days of sending your application. Please pay it promptly and send us the receipt to expedite the process.