Calistoga City

CALISTOGA CITY

Need a Food Facility Plan for Your NAPA County Permit?

Calistoga City Guide

Navigating the health permit process in Napa County can feel overwhelming for new and existing restaurant owners, but understanding the local requirements is the first step toward a smooth opening or renewal.

Napa County’s Environmental Management Department oversees food facility permits, requiring approved plans, kitchen inspections, and compliance with health and safety codes before a restaurant can legally operate. This guide walks business owners through the essential steps — from submitting facility plans and scheduling inspections to understanding permit fees and renewal timelines — so they can move through the approval process with confidence rather than confusion.

Because requirements can vary slightly by county, this guide is designed to give Napa-area restaurant owners a clear, practical starting point before diving into county-specific forms and procedures.

Choose your project location:

What to Confirm Before Design is Finalized

Building jurisdiction and project address

Health Department plan-review requirements

Wastewater provider and service boundary

Grease-interceptor sizing and approval

Plumbing, hood and equipment specifications

Planning, fire and accessibility requirements

City of Calistoga Building Division

Why this agency is necessary? Reviews building permit applications for structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and energy code compliance, and provides inspections for all building-related construction. You can apply online for building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire alarm, and fire suppression permits.

Address: Calistoga City Hall, 1232 Washington Street, Calistoga, CA 94515

Napa County Environmental Health

Why this agency is necessary? The county health department reviews plans for new and remodeled retail food facilities before construction, and requires approval from both environmental health and building authorities. Facilities must pass inspections at several stages of construction.

Wastewater / Sanitary Authority

Why this agency is necessary? Establishes grease-interceptor regulations, sizing, location, sewer connection, approval, and maintenance requirements for the specific property. In Calistoga, the City handles both the sewer connection and the grease requirements, so there’s one call to make.