General Consumer Protection Information

Here is a link to the  California Retail Food Code (CALCODE) .  It is the reference for requirements for retail food facilities in California.  It replaced the former regulations (CURFFL) on 7/1/07.

There is also a page that has a list of informational items available regarding Restaurants, Public Pools & Spas, Food Safety Certification, available on the Applications, Forms and Fees page.

Please see below for any news related items or resources related Consumer Protection team


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Health Officials are warning restaurant owners about a North America-wide phone scam.  Callers are posing as health officials, trying to get businesses to schedule inspections of their premises

Official Press Release  (5/1/11)

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Foodborne Illness -