Shared-use Kitchen

A kitchen is considered "shared-use" when more than one permitted food establishment is operating within the same facility.

• Multiple food establishments may be issued permits to operate within the facility in separate areas or in the same space, separated by hours of operation.
• Shared-use kitchens allow operators to rent space and use the kitchen by the hour or day to produce food while fulfilling regulatory compliance.

The primary operator of the shared-use kitchen must obtain the initial permit because they own the equipment and are the management entity for the entire operation.