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County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health Environmental Health 5050 Commerce Drive Baldwin Park, CA 91706 Email: ehmail@ph.lacounty.gov

Program Description

We are responsible for investigating environmental conditions at residential, commercial, industrial, educational, governmental, and health care facilities following recognized industry standards and scientific principles in order to protect the public from chemical, biological, and physical health hazards. The health hazards are usually associated with indoor and outdoor air pollution, molds, asbestos, bio-aerosols, industrial and household chemicals, dusts, gases, particulates, pesticides, vapors, and industrial and residential noise.

Program staff performs response duties related to environmental hazards exposure during emergency/disasters providing services in sampling, personnel protection, decontamination and clearance.

In addition, program staff provides technical consultation to Los Angeles County Planning in preventing health hazards by reviewing development projects requiring environmental impact reports.

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Public Health Fees 2011-2012  NEW

AB 300, The Safe Body Art Act (Effective July 1, 2012): NEW

• Compliance Training on AB 300, The Safe Body Art Act
• California Health and Safety Code - The Safe Body Art Act

California Food Handler Law:

• English
• Spanish

Community Events:

• Exemption Certification for Community Events
• Sponsor Application
• Food Booth Application

Food Facility (Restaurant/Market) Rating

Food Facility Closures

Beware: Health Inspector Imposters

Swimming Pool Inspection Details

Swimming Pool Closure List

Drinking Water Report

Plan Check Guides:

• How to Open a Restaurant
• Retail Plan Check Const. Guide
• Wholesale Plan Check Const. Guide
• Mobile Food Facility Plan Check Guidelines
• 2011 - 2012 Plan Check Fee Schedule
• Food Construction Plan Application Form
• Outdoor Beverage
• Cooking Equipment Exhaust Ventilation Exemption
  [Instruction]
  [Application Form]

Certified Food Handler & Manager:

• California Food Handler Card Law Guidelines
• Frequently Asked Questions (English)
• Preguntas Frecuentes (Spanish)
• Certified Food Protection Manager Training Provider List
• Certified Food Handler Card Providers

Booklets/Guides:

• Food Safety Tools For Success
• Retail Food Inspection Guide Revised (Effective July 1, 2007)
• Mobile Food Facility Guide (Revised 12/2010)
• Cal Code (Effective January 1, 2009)
• Summary of Changes in New Law
• Retail Plan Check Construction Guide
• Wholesale Food Inspection Guide

Inspect Your Home Kitchen

Food Recalls   NEW

All Recalls for 2012:

• May, 2012
• April, 2012
• March, 2012
• February, 2012
• January, 2012

All Recalls for 2011:

• December, 2011
• November, 2011
• October, 2011
• September, 2011
• August, 2011
• July, 2011
• June, 2011
• May, 2011
• April, 2011
• March, 2011
• February, 2011
• January, 2011

Food Booths FAQ

2011-2012 License/Permit Fees

Upcoming Training & Workshops!!!

Radiation:

• Radiation Shielding Plan Application
• CA Radiologic Health Branch

Body Art:

• Application for Registration - Body Art Technician
• Los Angeles County Code - Body Art Establishments
• Applicable State of California Code on Body Art
• Applicable California State Penal Code on Body Art