Food Safety and Facility Inspections

California law states that a food facility shall not be open for business without a valid permit and Environmental Health inspections.  Retail food facilities include any facility that stores, prepares, serves, manufactures, packages, transports, salvages, or otherwise handles food for dispensing or sale directly to the consumer.  The law which sets minimum standards and requirements for retail food facilities is called the California Retail Food Code (Cal Code). Any person proposing to construct or modify a food facility shall also submit plans to the EHD detailing the construction or changes to the facility.

California Retail Food Code

• Cal Code 2022

Food Facility Forms

• Application for Permit to Operate a Food Facility
• Application for Permit to Operate a Temporary Food Establishment
• Special Event Coordinator Permit Application and Vendor List
• Food Manager Certification Locations
• Temporary Booth Notification for Pre-Packaged, Non-potentially Hazardous Foods
• Temporary Food Facility Self-Inspection Checklist
• Request for Plan Review
• Food Commissary Form

Food Facility Guidelines

• ADA Requirements: Service Animals
• Bed and Breakfast / Agricultural Homestay Guidelines
• California Plan Check Guide for Retail Food Facilities
• Certified Farmers' Market Requirements
• Guidelines for Sizing Water Heaters
• Temporary Food Facilities at Public Events
• Mobile Food Facility Law 

On-Line Restaurant Inspection Results

For on-line restaurant inspection results, click the following link: Restaurant Inspection Results

California Food Handler Card Law

• Local & Online Food Handler & Manager Tests
• Senate Bill 303 - Current Law
• California Food Handler Card Law Guidelines
  
• ANSI Accredited Training Providers

Cottage Food Operations

• Cottage Food Operations Application
• Cottage Food Operations Self-Certification Checklist
• Cottage Food Operations Labeling Requirements
• Cottage Food Operator Amendments to CalCode - AB 1616
• California Homemade Food Act, AB1616, Cottage Food Operations - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Food Loss Prevention Tips

• Restaurants
• Grocery Stores and Markets

Prohibition of Partially Hydrogenated Oils at Food Facilities

• Federal Register Final Determination Regarding Partially Hydrogenated Oils

• Notification Of Federal Prohibition For Sale Or Use Of Partially Hydrogenated Oils At Food Facilities

Suspected food-borne illness from a permitted food facility can be reported by calling (530) 225-5787 during business hours.

Food Safety Information During Power Outages

• Food Safety for Retail Food Facilities During Temporary Power Outages
• Food Safety for Private Homes During Temporary Power Outages
• Re-Opening Checklist for Food Facilities after a Loss of Power