Cottage Foods must be produced in a kitchen in a manner that reduces the likelyhood of foodborne illnesses. It is the Cottage Food license holder's responsibilty to monitor the health and sanitation practices of those involved in the cottage food
making process and the safety of the final food product.
Food Safety Information (Production, foodborne illness, cross-contamination and more, click here)
Food Preparation:
All people involved in the preparation and packaging of cottage food
products:
- Must not be making Cottage Foods in the home kitchen when ill
- Wash
their hands before any food preparation and food
packaging activities
- Avoid
bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods by using
single-service gloves, bakery papers, tongs, or other utensils
- Do
not allow children or pets in the home kitchen during the preparation of
the cottage food products
Food Inspections:
If there is a complaint or concern related to food safety of your cottage food produc(s), the Municipality of Anchorage may inspect the cottage food operation at any time. This may include the purpose of inspection and/or the collection of food samples for laboratory analysis.
If you have questions regarding food inspections or compliance, please call 907-343-4200.