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Food Facility Plan Check Process

Environmental Health Services

The Food Facility Plan Check program reviews plans for all new and remodeled facilities to ensure they support public health and safety, and comply with local and state health codes.

Plans must be received and approved before any construction or remodeling takes place.

Plan review is required for:

  • New construction
  • Remodels
  • Replacement or installation of equipment
  • Replacement of floors/walls/ceiling finishes

Plans can be submitted between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday at 2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, Suite 100, San Mateo.

How to Apply for a Permit

You can apply for a Plan Check Permit, pay invoices, and manage your permits online using MyEHS.

If you’re unable to apply online with MyEHS, you can download and complete a Plan Check PDF application here (see Downloadable Applications Forms Section).

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.

Contact Information

For general inquiries and/or to schedule a consultation or plan check inspection, please contact:

Plan review consultation hours are by appointment only.

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