Inspects and issues permits for food establishments including restaurants. Investigates reports of food safety or other public health violations and possible food poisoning incidents.

Sets and enforces environmental health standards. Issues permits to food establishments and inspects them for code compliance. Issues food safety permits for food handlers who pass a safety class. Offers training courses and issues permits for pool and aquatic facility operators. Vector Control program monitors mosquito-borne illnesses including West Nile Virus and Zika Virus. Performs mosquito abatement services.

Offers a 9-week food service training program. Provides training, life skills and personal development, and job development and placement in the food service industry.

Performs regulatory reviews, approves construction plans, and issues operating permits for food facilities including restaurants, caterers, vending machines, micro markets, retail grocery stores, bakeries, delis, meat markets, mobile food vendors, hospital food service, special event food booths, farmers' markets, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and public/charter school grounds. Responds to public health nuisance complaints at permitted establishments regarding sanitation issues and insect infestations.

Inspect restaurants and food vendors. Investigates complaints regarding unsanitary conditions, standing water, and sewer problems that affect public health. Provides Food Handler Training and issues certificates; separate classes in English and Spanish. Does not provide tenant/landlord assistance.