Pets in a California microbakery kitchen
County environmental health runs Class A/B. Typical written rule: no animals in the food-prep area during operations — not “build a second kitchen.”
CDPH sets the statewide cottage-food foods list and Class A/B framework (HSC §113758). Counties register Class A (self-certification) and inspect Class B. County CFO packets commonly say no animals in the food-prep area during operations.
Class B is inspected. Class A is self-certified. MEHKO is a different, county-opt-in meal program — not this survey.
CDPH does not publish a statewide pet fee. Look up the county CFO packet. Do not confuse this with California pet-food / pet-treat rules.
Cal. Health & Safety Code §113758; county CFO Class A/B packets · verified 2026-08-19
Not just “state baseline applies”
- Imperial County
Pets not allowed in food prep areas; assessed during Class B inspection.
- Monterey County
Pets prohibited from kitchen during food production per state law.
- Placer County
No infants or pets allowed in kitchen during food production.
- San Benito County
Pets should be excluded during food preparation per food safety training and GMP
- San Luis Obispo County
General sanitation required; kitchen must be clean and pest-free
- Santa Barbara County
Pets prohibited from kitchen during food production.
- Shasta County
Pets not allowed in food prep areas; assessed during Class B inspection.
- Solano County
Pets prohibited from kitchen during food production.