Food Safety program
The major goals of this important program are to prevent foodborne illness and to assure that all retail food facilities are clean, safe and sanitary. All food and beverage facilities including restaurants, bars, food vending vehicles, school cafeterias, food vending machines, bakeries, produce stands, and retail food markets are inspected on a routine basis throughout the year. There are well over 500 permitted food facilities of all types in Kings County, making this program a substantial part of our workload.
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The environmental health staff investigates complaints about food service operations and reported cases of foodborne illness. Classes in proper food handling and sanitation techniques are available on a voluntary basis for all food establishments. Also assistance is given to community organizations with the planning and implementation of special events involving food booths.
We consider our food safety program to be one of our top priorities!
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TO REPORT A FOODBORNE ILLNESS COMPLAINT PLEASE CONTACT OUR DEPARTMENT AT 559-584-1411
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FOOD PROGRAM REFERENCES
PLAN CHECK GUIDELINES - SPANISH
CERTIFIED FARMER'S MARKET GUIDELINES
TEMPORARY FOOD BOOTH GUIDELINES (ENGLISH)
TEMPORARY FOOD BOOTH GUIDELINES (SPANISH)
MOBILE FOOD BUSINESS QUICK START
MOBILE FOOD UNITS GUIDELINES - SPANISH
COMPACT MOBILE FOOD OPERATION FAQ
COMPACT MOBILE FOOD OPERATION FAQ - SPANISH
LIST OF CALIFORNIA FOOD HANDLER CARD & MANAGER CERTIFICATION CLASS PROVIDERS
CCDEH FOOD COMMITTEE DOCUMENTS
FARM RAISED POULTRY SALES AT CERTIFIED FARMS MARKETS
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FORMS AND APPLICATIONS
FOOD FACILITY PERMIT APPLICATION
FOOD VENDING PERMIT REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
PLAN CHECK APPLICATION - SPANISH
TEMPORARY EVENT VENDOR APPLICATION
TEMPORARY EVENT COORDINATOR FOOD APPLICATION
MOBILE FOOD VENDING APPLICATION
COTTAGE FOOD REGISTRATION FORM
RESTROOM PERMISSION SLIP - SPANISH