Food Safety
In the food safety program we are responsible for the enforcement of laws and regulations regarding all food facilities which serve food to the public. We carry out this responsibility by inspecting permanent, mobile and temporary food facilities.
We investigate complaints, review and approve food facility plans for compliance with state laws and work closely with food facility operators to ensure compliance with the states minimum food safety standards. The purpose of the program is to protect the public from food borne illness and to insure that food being served to the public is unadulterated and from an approved source.
California Health & Safety Code
Certified Food Safety Manager & Food Handler Card Information
California Food Handler Certificate Program
Food Facility Forms
Food Facility Permit Application
Food Facility Plan Check Request Form
Food Facility Plan Check Requirements
Mobile Food Facility Forms
MFF Restroom and Electrical Agreement Form
MFF Frequently Asked Questions
Mobile Food Facility Reciprocity Program
MFF Permit Reciprocity Checklist
MFF Restroom and Electrical Agreement Form
Temporary Food Facilities Forms
Temporary Food Event Coordinator Permit Application
Temporary Food Facility Permit Application
Temporary Food Facility Guidelines
Temporary Food Facility Self-Inspection Checklist
Certified Farmers Markets Forms
Certified Farmers Market Coordinator Permit Application
Certified Farmers Market Requirements
Cottage Food Operations (CFO) Information & Forms
Cottage Food Operations Application
Cottage Food Operation Self-Certification Checklist
CCDEH Frequently Asked Questions (English)
CCDEH Frequently Asked Questions (Spanish)
Links
Center for Disease Control (CDC) - Foodborne Illness Information
United States Department of Agriculture
California Department of Public Health - Food Safety Program