This manual is one in a series of informational handbooks that have been developed to provide operators with a basic understanding of the principles of public health and the operation of our Food Inspection Program. Application of the principles set forth in these manuals will assist the operator in determining the current status of their operation and provide the tools necessary to improve all aspects of food storage, handling, preparation, transportation and service. In addition, this manual provides the operator with detailed information regarding the inspection process, the report issued by Environmental Health at the conclusion of an inspection, and the scoring criteria which is the basis for the grading system in Los Angeles County. Environmental Health is committed to providing the highest quality of service to both industry and the community. This commitment extends to improving public health services in all areas of environmental health.
Many services are available to both the public and the industry.
I encourage you to contact us if you have any questions regarding this manual or wish to inquire about one of our many public health educational services. I look forward to developing further alliances to promote good public health.