How to file the health permit to operate a food facility (San Francisco)
Apply online at least six weeks before opening, with your business account, location ID and federal tax ID, once a certified food safety manager is on staff.
- Agency
- San Francisco Department of Public Health
- Where it applies
- San Francisco
- How it's filed
- Filed online
- Fee
- $470$470 application fee with the first inspection. The annual restaurant license fee is waived as of 2026.
- How long it takes
- Apply for the health permit at least 1 month before you open.
The form, line by line
| Line | What goes there |
|---|---|
| Business Account Number (BAN)From San Francisco business registration (Treasurer & Tax Collector). | |
| Location ID Number (LIN)Also from business registration; sf.gov links a BAN/LIN lookup. | |
| Federal taxpayer ID |
What to attach
- Menu (depending on business type)
- Floor plan (depending on business type)
- Any additional forms the online application directs you to complete and attach
Official links
Checked against the agency's own page.
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