Open on time. Pass with confidence.
Practical, independent guidance to help California restaurants, food trucks, and cottage food operations meet California Retail Food Code (CalCode) requirements, from plan check through opening day and beyond.
Inspector-level insight, on your side
CA Food Safety is led by Bestoor Behizadeh, MPH, REHS, a Senior Environmental Health Specialist in California's retail food program and formerly with the Orange County Health Care Agency.
Bestoor works with CalCode every day and knows what regulators look for. That experience goes into practical, plain-language guidance that helps owners and operators build safe habits, avoid costly surprises, and focus on running their business.
- Master of Public Health (MPH)
- Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS)
- Senior Environmental Health Specialist, California retail food program
- Formerly with the Orange County Health Care Agency
“My goal is simple: help you understand what the code requires, prepare well, and avoid costly surprises before an inspector arrives.”
Support at every stage of your food business
Clear, code-based advice so you know what's expected and can prepare well before an inspector arrives.
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New builds & remodels
Guidance on layout, equipment, finishes, plumbing fixtures, and sinks for new and remodeled food facilities, ideally before you finalize plans and order equipment.
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Plan check preparation
Review of your plans so the submittal is complete and aligned with CalCode before it goes in, helping reduce delays and resubmittals.
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Permitting guidance
Step-by-step direction through the health permit process for restaurants and retail food, food trucks and mobile food facilities, and cottage food operations.
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Mock walkthroughs
Pre-opening and pre-inspection walkthroughs with a written report listing findings, the relevant code sections, and practical corrections.
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Corrective action help
Understand each violation on an inspection report, prioritize corrections, and set up procedures that keep problems from coming back.
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Staff food safety training
On-site or virtual training on everyday food safety practices, plus preparation for food handler and food protection manager exams.
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Special events & facility takeovers
Help planning temporary event food service, or taking over an existing facility and understanding what needs attention under CalCode.
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Cottage food & CalCode guidance
Plain-language answers on home-based operations, cottage food, and general California Retail Food Code questions.
Pricing: Every project is different. Contact for a quote.
Three simple steps
Tell us about your project
Call or email with a short description of your facility, timeline, and where you are in the process.
Get a clear plan
We review your plans, site, or inspection report and give you a prioritized, code-referenced list of what to address.
Prepare with confidence
Make corrections with ongoing support so you're ready for plan review, inspection, and opening day.
What you gain
Save time
Fewer resubmittals and surprises along the way.
Reduce cost
Catch issues on paper, before construction or equipment orders.
Lower risk
Prepare for inspections with code-referenced corrections.
Clear direction
Plain-language next steps, prioritized.
Serving food businesses across California
Remote consulting for clients in every California county, plus in-person visits in the counties around Solano.
All California counties
Virtual consultations, plan and document review, and training for food businesses anywhere in California (except Solano County).
Counties around Solano
On-site walkthroughs and meetings in:
- Napa
- Sonoma
- Marin
- Yolo
- Sacramento
- Contra Costa
- Alameda
No consulting in Solano County. Bestoor works for Solano County Environmental Health, so to avoid any conflict of interest, CA Food Safety does not serve businesses in Solano County.
Who we work with: restaurants · cafés & bakeries · food trucks & mobile food facilities · cottage food operations · markets & retail food · new owners & remodels
Frequently asked questions
Do you perform official inspections or issue permits?
No. CA Food Safety provides independent consulting only. We don't conduct official inspections, issue permits, or grant approvals. Those decisions are made by your local environmental health agency. Our role is to help you prepare.
Can you guarantee my plans or permit will be approved?
No consultant can guarantee approval. We help you understand the requirements and submit complete, well-prepared plans, which can reduce delays and resubmittals. The final decision always rests with the regulatory agency.
When should I contact you about a new or remodeled facility?
As early as you can, ideally before you finalize your layout and order equipment. Changes are much easier and cheaper on paper than after construction starts.
What do I get from a mock walkthrough?
A walkthrough of your facility based on CalCode requirements, followed by a written report listing what we observed, the related code sections, and recommended corrections, so you can fix issues before your official inspection.
Do you work in my county?
Yes, if you are in California outside Solano County. Remote consulting is available statewide, and in-person visits are available in Napa, Sonoma, Marin, Yolo, Sacramento, Contra Costa, and Alameda counties.
Why don't you work in Solano County?
Bestoor is employed by Solano County Environmental Health. Consulting is done only outside Solano County to avoid any conflict of interest.
How much do your services cost?
Pricing depends on the type of facility and the scope of work. Contact us with a few details about your project for a quote.
Independent consultant. CA Food Safety is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any government agency. Consulting is not an official inspection, plan approval, or permit. Approvals are made only by the health agency with jurisdiction, and no specific result is guaranteed.
Ready to open, or ready for your next inspection?
Let's talk through your project and what it will take to get you there.
Book a consultationLet's discuss your project
Share a few details and we'll follow up to discuss your project and provide a quote.
- Phone(714) 274-5748
- Emailbestoor@gmail.com
- Service areaRemote: all of California except Solano County
In person: Napa, Sonoma, Marin, Yolo, Sacramento, Contra Costa, Alameda