Food Safety

Environmental Health personnel issue permits and conduct inspections for all retail food operations in Lake County. Inspectors routinely attend community events where food is sold to the public to ensure that vendors are adhering to minimum food safety standards. Inspectors investigate food-borne outbreaks and public complaints. Personnel provides new construction/remodel plan reviews in accordance with Cal Code (California Retail Food Code).

Commercial Kitchen
  1. California Retail Food Code
  1. California Retail Food Code (PDF)
  2. No Bare Hand Contact - Spanish (PDF)
  3. No Bare Hand Contact (PDF)
  1. Community Food Production
  1. Consumer Food Safety Tips
  1. Food Manager & Handler Requirements
  1. Resources for Food Recalls
  1. Service Animals