Contra Costa County’s new permit program allows residents to sell food from home

Contra Costa County’s health department has announced this week the creation of a permit that will allow residents to sell food directly from their homes.

Called Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations, this new type of food permit now lets residents operate small-scale, home-based restaurants or provide delivery and takeout, as long as the business’s gross annual sales are less than $100,000. MEHKO permits also limit the holder to selling no more than 30 meals per day and 90 meals per week.