About District Surveillance and Enforcement
District Surveillance and Enforcement (DSE) primary responsibility is to permit and inspect Restaurants, Food Markets, apartment buildings with 5 or more units and associated swimming pools, condominium grounds and swimming pools, Laundromats, Animal Food Stores, Street Fairs and Carnivals, and Theaters for compliance with health and safety requirements. DSE also:
- permits and inspects Massage Establishments in the unincorporated area and contract cities
- inspects Tobacco Retailers in the unincorporated area
- investigates complaints regarding health and safety violations at private homes when the problems may affect the health and safety of tenants or impact the neighborhood.
DSE has 29 offices in 12 locations throughout the county. Please visit our District Office Page to find where our offices are located, contact information, and the geographical areas they serve.
Learn About Our Services
Director
Scott Abbott
Contact Us
Call us at 1-888-700-9995 or ehmail@ph.lacounty.gov.