NEW Food Industry and Retail Service Training Receives National Achievement Award This training program designed to teach food industry workers about basic food sanitation and safety dates back to the 1970s. However, prior to 2006, only about a third of those the program was designed to serve were participating. Last year the Department of Public Health enhanced the program via video presentations and the Internet. The number of workers being trained increased 15 percent in the first six months with an additional 6 percent increase projected during the current fiscal year.
Beginning January 2007, the San Bernardino County food worker class will be available online at the links below in both English and Spanish. Anyone may take the class in either format and then take the test.
To view the class, you may need to download the free Adobe Flash Player from the Adobe web site:
Raw Oyster Warning The sale of raw oysters harvested from the Gulf of Mexico during April 1 through October 31 is restricted in the Sate of California unless the oysters are treated with a scientifically validated process to reduce V. vulnificus to non- detectable levels (pasteurized). RawGulf oysters received during April through October that have not been processed to reduce V. vulnificus to non-detectable levels (pasteurized) are considered adulterated. Retailers receiving and selling untreated raw Gulf oysters harvested during November through March should post the following warning sign.
Cal Code PowerPoint Presentation Food Service Operators:Click above to view a PowerPoint Presentation reviewing some of the major changes in the State Health & Safety Code as we implement the new California Retail Food Code, commonly titled "Cal Code", effective July 1, 2008.
Temporary Food Facilities: TFF One-Time Application.pdf Annual and one-time special events temporary food facilities complete this information
Commissaries: Commissary Letter.pdf Ice cream trucks and catering trucks to complete this information Approved Commissaries.pdf Approved commissaries that service catering vehicles, ice cream trucks, ice cream pushcarts and hot dog carts.
All documents are in PDF format.
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Inspect places where food is eaten, processed, sold or stored (restaurants, markets, food stands, carnivals, etc.) for sanitation and food safety
Investigate complaints of suspected foodborne illness, insanitary conditions and other problems
Review plans and inspect construction of food facilities
Inspect wholesale food manufacturers and distributors for sanitation and food safety
Inspect and sample retail ice cream/yogurtsoft-serve machines
