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WHAT WE DO :: VENDING MACHINES

Important Links: Los Angeles County Code Title 11 – Food Vending Machines

A vending machine that requires a public health permit is a self-service device that, upon insertion of money or tokens, dispenses prepackaged perishable (potentially hazardous) food or open food or drink without the need to replenish the device between each vending operation. They operate in conjunction with a warehouse or commissary. Those machines which do NOT require a permit include devices dispensing non-potentially hazardous foods prepackaged food, i.e., peanuts, popcorn, gum, candy, cookies, crackers, or similar snacks and canned or bottled beverages.

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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