San Mateo County Environmental Health Services Food Program inspects and permits food sold in restaurants, markets, schools, mobile facilities, special events, and more. Find more information on these food programs below. To see inspection results or facility closures, please visit the Food Safety page.

New! Apply Online with MyEHS
You can now apply for permits, pay invoices, and manage your permits online using MyEHS.

Payments cannot be made to or accepted by inspectors. Payments must be made in person at the Environmental Health Services office, by mail, by phone at (650) 372-6200, or online through the MyEHS Portal.

IMPORTANT UPDATES:

All existing and new food facilities applying for a health permit may be required to comply with San Mateo County’s Disposable Food Service Ware Ordinance. For more information and free technical assistance, visit smcsustainability.org/waste-reduction/foodware.

As of January 2022, state law (SB 1383) requires large food generating entities to hold a contract or written agreement with a food recovery organization for the recovery of their surplus food for redistribution to those in need in the community. For more information, visit smcsustainability.org/ediblefoodrecovery.