Health permits

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Food safety

Learn what to do to open a food-based business. Find retail food inspection results.

Get a health permit to open a restaurant, bar, or other retail food location

You must have a permit with the health department to open and run your retail food facility in San Francisco.

Change the owner of your massage establishment

The new owner must get a background check. The business may need more permits if remodeling.

Work as a massage therapist or practitioner in SF

You must hold a valid SF license or certification from CAMTC. You may need other permits.

Body art permit

Get a permit if you are a practitioner or business offering tattoo, body piercing and/or permanent cosmetics.

Body art at special events

Get a permit for tattoo or body art booths at a special temporary event such as a fair or festival.

Hazardous materials registration

If your business uses hazardous materials such as cleaning chemicals or fertilizer, you may need to register.

Swimming pools and spa permits

Apply for a permit to build and operate a public swimming pool or spa.

Flexible payment of fees is now offered for food facilities

San Francisco Health Code

Up-to-date electronic version of the San Francisco Health Code (SFHC).