what do the health inspectors look for when i try to get a home based license? I want to become legal but I am scared the inspector wont pass me. not that My house is dirty or any insect problems, but i do have a dog and two younger siblings(Boy are they messy!)
so what is the procedure? oh yeah... I live in Virginia

It is really not that hard. I have a dog also. They are not allowed in the area while baking your cakes. You need your sanitzer strips. Make sure everything is clean.

They want to see sanitizer strips, sanitizer, thermometers in the fridge and freezer, and an insta-read thermometer, soap dispensers at the sinks and paper towels.

Don't worry about the pet.

what are sanitizer strips?

So it's OK to have a pet in a home based business? I didn't know that.

some inspectors don't care about the pets. If you've got doors on your kitchen you'll probably be OK. Sanitizer test strips.

Find out what year food code your state adhears to, and get a copy.

Mike