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Our vision: A safe and healthy Kitsap County for all.

Starting a Food Business

If you plan to sell or serve food at a public event, see our Temporary Food Establishments page for more information. 

Retail food establishments store, sell, package, vend, serve, or prepare food for the public. Get started: 

 

  1. Complete the questionnaire to determine the pertinent applications. Food trucks & food trailers should complete the Mobile Unit Plan Review Packet

  2. Submit and pay for applications. Fees are non-refundable. 

  3. Go through review phase with an inspector. 

  4. Once review is complete, complete a Food Permit Application.  

  5. Submit and pay for the application. Fees are non-refundable. 

  6. Open for business following approvals from us and other pertinent agencies. 

 

We are here to help you be successful!  

Food & Living Environment

Food Worker
Cards
Food Inspection 
Reports
Starting a
Food Business
Existing Food
Businesses & Changes of Ownership
Temporary Food Establishments & Farmers Markets
Kitsap Food
Advisory Council
Applications,
Forms, Regulations
& Policies

KFAC Members

KFAC members are dedicated stakeholders of the public and the food service industry. The Council strives to include members from a variety of backgrounds to represent the community.

Chris Benson

Organization

Central Kitsap Food Bank

Representing

Donated Food Distributing Organization

Monica Downen

Organization

Monica's Waterfront Bakery & Cafe

Representing

Limited-service restaurant & temporary events

Dominick Ferrara

Organization

Green Light Diner

Representing

Full-Service Restaurants

Diane Fish

Organization

Kitsap Conservation District

Representing

Agriculture (public interest)

Paisley Gallagher

Organization

WSU Extension

Representing

WSU Extension (public interest)

Brendan McGill

Organization

Hitchcock Food Groups

Representing

Full -Service Restaurants

Gina Omalanz

Organization

Essense of Thymes

Representing

Caterers

Justin Shin

Organization

Gogiro Korean BBQ & Shabu

Representing

Full Serviced Restaurants

Sara Steinmetz

Organization

BV Espresso

Representing

Espresso Stands

Chris West

Organization

BARN

Representing

School Kitchens

Julia Zander

Organization

Kitsap Fresh

Representing

Food cooperative (Grocery)

Become a KFAC member

We are continuously accepting applications! Please complete the online membership application

Submit an issue, concern, or recommendations

Anyone may submit a topic to the council for their consideration. Please complete the online submission form.

Meeting times & materials

Meeting Materials
Meeting Date & Time

June 4, 2024 at 5:00:00 PM

June 21, 2024 at 5:00:00 PM

October 3, 2022 at 5:00:00 PM

May 2, 2022 at 5:00:00 PM

May 1, 2024 at 5:00:00 PM

Notice: Kitsap Public Health District will be closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Happy Holidays!

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