Food Hygiene Certificate (Premises) Fees

The Food Hygiene Certificate is issued to food handling premises — restaurants, hotels, canteens, butcheries, bakeries, and similar establishments — following a sanitary inspection by county public health officers. It confirms that the premises meet the standards set under the Public Health Act (Cap. 242). Issuing Authority: County Public Health Department

Premises Type	Annual Certificate Fee (KES)
Small food kiosk / roadside eatery	2,000 – 5,000
Canteen / staff cafeteria	5,000 – 10,000
Restaurant (small)	8,000 – 15,000
Restaurant (medium to large)	15,000 – 40,000
Hotel kitchen	20,000 – 60,000
Bakery / confectionery	5,000 – 15,000
Food processing premises	10,000 – 40,000
Re-inspection fee (failed premises)	2,000 – 5,000

Certificates are valid for one year and must be renewed after a fresh inspection. Premises that fail the sanitary inspection are given a compliance period of 14 to 30 days before a re-inspection is conducted.

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