The Food Inspection Program has a target frequency of three routine inspections per year for all food facilities, with an optimum target of four per year. During routine inspections, inspectors stress the prevention of foodborne illness and educate food facility operators on proper food handling techniques.

The emphasis is always on:

• Food temperature control
• Employee practices
• Proper sanitation
• Education of the operator

The inspector also verifies that one person per facility has been certified in food safety. A Food Handler’s Guide is available to all City of Long Beach food facility operators (one per facility) free of charge; additional copies are available at a nominal fee.