These local scallop and razor clam shells had been washed, rinsed and sanitized and were ready for use. The chef was planning on using...

Cultured dairy products often are low pH foods manufactured with lactic acid fermentation. Data from the risk assessment show that...

Q: Hi, I want to enrich my menu with truly foraged foods like ferns, berries, flowers, mushrooms, and greens. Can I just go into the...

A: Great question! No, food trucks (mobile food units) may not cool potentially hazardous foods (TCS) unless they comply with one of the...

A: Good question! The short answer is, it depends on the day. From Oct 1-Mar 1, you should always check before you burn. The Health...

A - Pickling yes, canning no. This pickled okra looks hermetically sealed (canned) and would not be allowed in your restaurant with out...

Q - Do I have to wash my hands between handling money and getting pastries for a customer? A - Another hand washing question… great! If...

Hello. The Department of Agriculture would be the one to talk to about this. Here is a link to what you would be applying for called a...

July 1, 2021 A - Great question! Yes, you can expect to see your inspector again soon. It will be a full in-person inspection with the...

Hello. I did a search and found a very detailed booklet from Los Angeles Public Health Department, called Food Safety Tools For Success....

Q - I am planning to do dine-in next month and I was wondering if there are any restriction for conveyor belt sushi? A - Hello. As of...

So glad you asked this question! There is some confusion about when a restroom is required. Here is the lowdown: You need to provide a...

Q - Hello, I was wondering if we can make traditional sauerkraut? We slice raw cabbage and then pack it into mason jars with salt....

Q - When does the 7 day date marking begin with cut spring mixes? It's confusing because they were cut before going into the bag. A -...

Hi Again, One more question on how risk levels are determined and then when do we hear about it? James Hi James, Yep, it's seems like a...

Hello, I was wondering if I could open my yogurt shop yet and what the rules rules? Thank you. Andrea 3/3/21 Hello Andrea, Thank you for...

Hi, Can I use a plexi-glass divider if I don't have 6 feet required to social distance my customers? 3/3/21 Greetings - Yes, Plexi-glass...

Hello, I wanted to ask if we can use those big, poofy stainless steel scrubbies for dishwashing? I have noticed that they come apart and...

Multco Env Health asked: I just got a random phone call. The number was blocked. He stated that someone filed a complaint about the...

A: Good question; it does sound strange indeed. Flour is typically a raw agricultural product. This means it hasn’t been treated to kill...