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

Food Safety

Alameda County Health, Environmental Health Department (ACEHD) consumer protection activities are aligned with State and local health laws and regulations.

The food safety program monitors all retail food facilities in the county (excluding the City of Berkeley) to ensure a safe and wholesome food supply for the public. Food facilities include restaurants, markets, school cafeterias, bakeries, convenience stores, bars, certified farmers’ markets, food service at fairs and festivals, mobile food trucks and carts (hot dogs, tamales, etc.). In addition, we review for approval applications for cottage food operations, community food producers, etc.

Our team of Environmental Health Specialists conducts routine food safety inspections, investigates complaints of sanitation violations and suspected foodborne illnesses, conducts food safety recalls, reviews plans for proposed new and remodeled facilities, and issues permits for food facilities.

We also offer food safety certification classes in English or Spanish to assist food operators with complying to Statewide requirements for Food Safety Certification.

Report a suspected foodborne illness

All complainants’ identification and information will remain confidential. Use this form to submit a report

Contact Us

Food Safety Office & Classes
1131 Harbor Bay Pkwy
Alameda, CA 94502
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Explore Food Safety

California Food Handler Certificate Program (Accredited)

View the California Food Handler Certificate Program Accreditation Training Directory.

Food Safety Manager Certification Class

ACEHD offers a six-hour instructor-led class and an accredited food safety certification examination that fulfills state requirements to operate food facilities.

Food Safety Program Inspection & Results

The Food Safety Program monitors all retail food facilities in the county to ensure a safe and wholesome food supply for the public.

Responsible Beverage Services Training Program

ABC licensees with an "ABC On-Premises License" are required to ensure specific staff have received training from an ABC approved RBS Training Provider within 60 days of employment.
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