Mark Thorson wrote:
>
> sf wrote:
> >
> > On Tue, 26 Jun 2012 13:08:02 -0800, Mark Thorson >
> > wrote:
> >
> > > You can't have a controlled kitchen in a residence.
> >
> > Technically, you can - but you have to pass the inspection first.
> > Most people opt for a professional kitchen rather than jump through
> > the hoops.
>
> When I looked into it, that was explicitly stated
> on some California government web page.

The answer is probably in-between - like you can convert your garage
into a commercial kitchen (with zoning approval) for your catering
business, but your regular kitchen can't qualify. One of the specs for a
commercial kitchen is the three basin sink (wash, rinse, sanitize) which
most residential kitchens lack.