This program is responsible for ensuring that new and remodeled food
establishments in Los Angeles County are in full compliance with applicable
California State laws and local ordinances relating to construction, equipment,
equipment installation, ventilation systems, and building materials prior to the
issuance of a Public Health Operating Permit.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SERVICES
- Provide consultation to architects, food facility designers, engineers, equipment installers and contractors.
- Consult and coordinate with the food service industry concerning technical problems relating to equipment and materials.
- Participate as a member on the Southern California Plan Check Committee to coordinate plan check activities and to provide uniform interpretation of the California Health and Safety Code relating to food facilities.
- Review, approve or reject plans relating to construction, remodeling or conversion of establishments.
- Evaluate and approve or reject, equipment and materials in accordance with State laws and our Environmental Health equipment performance evaluation policies.
- Enforce the section of the California Uniform Retail Food Facilities Law on closures when an immediate danger to the public health and safety is present.
- Assist with recall activities of hazardous foods.
Click here for the
Retail Plan Check Construction Guide
Click here for the
Wholesale Plan Check Construction Guide
A guidebook with useful information for those who wish to build or remodel a food facility.
Click here for the
LA County Assessor
Web site.
Online access to property information including parcel numbers
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