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.
