COUNTY OF MONTEREY
HEALTH
DEPARTMENT
Nationally Accredited for Providing Quality Health Services
Environmental Health - Food Safety
Published on November 10, 2016. Last modified on November 08, 2024
Food Safety & Downloadable information
COVID 19 & Food Safety Related Information
| Document | Description |
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| EHB Delivery Food Safety |
Online delivery is surging and eating in is the new dining out. Due to the recent corona virus outbreak, for an increasing number of Americans dining out is no longer an option. Today, many independent restaurants are switching to takeout or delivery only models due to new city and state rules. To ensure delivered food is safe for consumption, proper food handling during the food preparation, holding, pick-up and delivery of the food needs to take place. |
| Home Food Safety | Website Information about food safety at home |
Guidelines and Fact Sheets
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Canning Facts and Cannery License |
California law requires that a canner of certain acidified foods and/or thermally processed low-acid canned foods (LACF) must obtain a Cannery License, issued by the California Department of Public Health, Food and Drug Branch (FDB), prior to initiating processing operations. |
| SB 1420 (Padilla) was signed into law in 2008 and added Section 114094 to the California Health and Safety Code relating to food facilities and the disclosure of nutritional information (hereinafter “menu labeling law”). | |
| Polystyrene Ordinance Fact Sheet | Chapter 10.42 of the Monterey County Code of Ordinances regulates and limits the use of polystyrene foam food packaging by retail food providers in the unincorporated area of Monterey County. The ordinance will protect the environment, reduce solid waste, and decrease litter throughout the unincorporated County by reducing the use of polystyrene foam food packaging. |
| Guidelines for Food Safety at Retail Establishments During Temporary Power Outages | The County of Monterey, Environmental Health Branch, developed this guidance document for the retail food industry on what to do before, during and immediately after a power outage. This bulletin is provided to assist retail food facilities in safe food handling during power outages. |
Food Recall Tool Kit
| document | Descriptions |
|---|---|
| Food Recall Webinar |
link to Food Recall Webinar |
| H-Recall Effectiveness Check | Printable script to use when following up on the effectiveness of a recall. |
| I-Recall Feedback Form | Printable recall feedback form |
Printable signage
| document | Descriptions |
|---|---|
| Notice: Consumption of Raw & Under-cooked Foods |
Printable Notice: The consumption of raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase the risk of food borne illness in some individuals |
| Printable poster for theThree Compartment Sink Method For Washing and Sanitizing |
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| Poster urging employees to stay home if they are sick |
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| No Live Animals - with Graphics |
Printable signage that states the California Health and Safety Code Section: 114045 and California Retail Food Code 114259.5 : Exclusion of Live Animals.(Includes Graphics) |
| No Live Animal - with wording only |
Printable signage that states the California Health and Safety Code Section: 114045 and California Retail Food Code 114259.5 : Exclusion of Live Animals (No Graphics). |
| No Smoking Permitted | Printable no-smoking signage |
| Wash Your Hands - Prevent the Spread of Disease. | Printable signage for hand-washing |