Welcome to Alameda County Health, Environmental Health Department (ACEHD), Environmental Protection Division. This site is designed to assist the public with finding resources and answering questions related to food safety and safe recreational swimming. This site may be used to file a food-borne illness complaint, a general food or recreational swimming complaint, search for inspection results, and learn how to obtain a permit to operate. It is our mission to protect the health, safety and well-being of the public through the promotion of environmental quality.
Explore Environmental Protection
Caterer / Host / Temporary Food Service Operation (TFSO)
A Caterer / Host operation prepares food at a permitted facility for offsite events, excluding take-out and community event participation. TFSOs allow those without a retail food facility to gain experience and test production of menu items.
Certified Farmers Market (CFM) Program
A Certified Farmers’ Market is defined as a retail food facility and requires an ACEHD permit to operate.
Community Events and Temporary Food Facilities
California Health and Safety Code (CALCODE) requires Community Event Sponsors and Temporary Food Facilities (TFF) to obtain an Alameda County Environmental Health Department (ACEHD) permit to operate.
Contact Environmental Protection
Food Safety
We monitor all retail food facilities in the county (excluding the City of Berkeley) to ensure a safe and wholesome food supply for the public
Home-based Food Business
Support and regulation of home-based/cottage food businesses operating in Alameda County
List of Manufacturers
Mobile Food Facilities Program
ACEHD inspects and permits all mobile food facilities to ensure compliance with health and safety codes.
Other Environmental Protection Programs
Other programs related to Environmental Protection Programs.
Plan Review
Plan Check ensures that all proposed new construction or remodeling of food or recreational facilities in Alameda County meet minimum health and safety standards.
Pools, Spas, Beaches
Assisting the public with finding resources and answering questions related to safe recreational swimming.
Recreational Safety
Inspection services that ensure public pools, spas, beaches and other water sports contact areas are maintained in accordance with Health and Safety Code standards.
Submit a Foodborne Illness Complaint
No results found.