Food and Restaurants
Food Industry and Retail Service Training
Receives National Achievement Award
This training program designed to teach food industry
workers about basic food sanitation and safety dates
back to the 1970s. However, prior to 2006, only
about a third of those the program was designed to
serve were participating. Last year the Department
of Public Health enhanced the program via video
presentations and the Internet. The number of
workers being trained increased 15 percent in the
first six months with an additional six percent increase
projected during the current fiscal year.
| What We Do |
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Inspect places where food is eaten, processed, sold or stored (restaurants, markets, food stands, carnivals, etc.) for sanitation and food safety |
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Investigate complaints of suspected foodborne illness, insanitary conditions and other problems |
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Review plans and inspect construction of food facilities |
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Inspect wholesale food manufacturers and distributors for sanitation and food safety |
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Inspect and sample retail ice cream/yogurt/soft-serve machines |
ABC Retail Food Inspection Guide.pdf
Food Facility
Self_Inspection Checklist.pdf
Cal Code.pdf California Retail Food Code. Replaces CURFFL 7-1-07.
See also
Summary of Major Changes
Cooking for Groups: A Volunteer's Guide to Food Safety
Vending Machines
We permit vending machines with potentially hazardous food products such as ice cream, cold sandwiches, and open cup beverages. Help us identify expired permits on vending
machines with these products.
Notify us by email.
Please do not notify us about vending machines with prepackaged snacks or canned soda.
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