Health Services
Issuance of Sanitary Permit (New Business – Food Establishments, Restaurant, Fastfood, Canteen, Eatery, and Caterers)
The City Health Office – Environmental Health and Sanitation Division (EHSD) is responsible for the issuance of Sanitary Permits. All business establishments are required to secure a Sanitary Permit upon application for a Business Permit to ensure that the establishment complies with the laws and/or ordinances pertaining to health and sanitation in the City.
Service at a Glance
Business establishments applying for a Sanitary Permit as a new food establishment, restaurant, fastfood outlet, canteen, eatery, or catering business.
Before You Apply
Requirements
Prepare these requirements before visiting the office.
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Application Form for Business Permit
Where to secure: Business One Stop Shop (City Hall)
- 2
Letter of designation of Food Safety Compliance Officer (FSCO)
Where to secure: Food Business Operator (FBO)
- 3
Proof that the FSCO passed the prescribed training course
Where to secure: DOH-recognized third-party Training Course Provider
- 4
Applies only: Required if proof of a completed training course is not yet available
Letter of commitment to attend the prescribed FSCO training course
Where to secure: Food Business Operator (FBO)
Steps
How to apply
- 1
Submit the required documents to the City Health Office – Environmental Health and Sanitation Division (EHSD) and wait while staff verify them.
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Wait while EHSD staff encode your information into the sanitary permitting system and print the Sanitary Permit.
- 3
Wait for review and approval of the Sanitary Permit.
- 4
Receive the Sanitary Permit.
Official source and verification
This service record was reviewed on 2026-09-01 from City Government of San Fernando, Pampanga Citizen's Charter 2026 (2nd Edition). BetterSanFernando is independent and is not the official City Government website. Confirm current requirements with the official source or office before applying.