Oakland Food Business and Restaurant Resources

What's cooking, Oakland? Learn more about the regulation and policies to open and maintain a food and beverage business in Oakland below.

Informational Brochure

Regulatory Requirements

Business Safety

Report a Problem to OAK311 The Mobile Assistance Community Responders of Oakland (MACRO) Program

Permits

Business Permits

Alameda County Environmental Health

Alcoholic Beverage License

Trash, Recycling and Compost

Sign up for Trash, Recycling, and Compost Service

Choose a Recycling Service Provider

Set-up Indoor Bins

Sort Waste Correctly

Food Recovery

Recover Your Surplus, Edible Food

Request Help

Food Serviceware and Reusable Bags

Disposable Foodware Requirements

Free Support to Switch to Reuseables

To-Go Bag Requirements

Stormwater Protection

Fats, Oils, and Grease Handling and Disposal Best Practices

Properly Dispose Waste Oil with Licensed Haulers/Recyclers

Prepare for Business Stormwater Inspections

Electrification

Go All-Electric in Your Kitchen

Equipment Rebates

Special Activities

Special Activity Permits Parklet Program Sign Up for Adopt a Spot

Business Resources

Contracting & Funding Opportunities Apply for Small & Local Business Certification

More Business Services

Apply for a Business License/Certificate Green Your Business