The food facility program is a state mandated program that governs the operation and maintenance of retail food facilities including markets and other establishments selling food to the public for consumption. The California Health and Safety Code sets sanitation standards to assure that food provided to the public will be pure, safe, and unadulterated. The California Retail Food Code (Cal Code) are excerpts from the California Health and Safety Code and may be acquired at the Environmental Health Department or by following the links below.

Department activities for this program element include, but are not limited to, plan review of all new and remodeled food facilities, permitting of active facilities, performance of annual inspections, review and response to consumer complaints and investigation of food borne illness.

Small public water systems that provide water to permitted food facilities are inspected and monitored as part of the food program. For additional information on water quality requirements, see the Small Public Water Systems element.

The goal of the food program is to prevent the occurrence of food borne illness.

Current inventory - 230 permanent facilities (06-30-02)

100 temporary facilities (06-30-02)

Food Program Links:

• California Health and Safety Code - See Section 113700 et seq.
  
  
• California Retail Food Code 2009
  
  
• California Retail Food Code Inspection Marking Guide
  
  
• Summary of Major Changes in the New California Retail Food Code – “CAL CODE”
  
  
• State Law governing food labeling and adulteration - Sherman Food, Drug and Cosmetic Law
  
  
• Requirements for Permanent Food Facilities
  
  
• Temporary Food Facility Requirements
  
  
• Food Safety Certification Providers
  
  
• Serving Safe Food - Food Safety Certification Course - Columbia College Community Education.
  Contact the College Admissions Office at (209) 588-5233 or the College's Calaveras Office at (209) 736-5940. 
  
  
• Calaveras County Building Department - County building permit and construction requirements. - (209) 754-6390