Retail Food Consumer Protection
Butte County Environmental Health is responsible for inspecting approximately 1200 inventoried retail food facilities for compliance with State retail food laws. This includes restaurants, markets, bars, mini-marts, liquor stores, some vending machines, hot trucks, food carts, bed and breakfast facilities, caterers, and general retail stores that sell significant amounts of food. Inspections are done on a routine, follow-up, or complaint basis. Written inspection reports are issued to the owner/operator of the retail food facility. Current inspection reports can be viewed upon request at the food establishment or by visiting Environmental Health located at 202 Mira Loma in Oroville. Those retail food facilities that meet minimum State standards are issued a Permit to Operate. In addition, temporary food facilities are also inspected at fairs and larger community events. Wholesale food establishments are inspected by State or Federal agencies.
Butte County Environmental Health staff also review plans for new construction or remodels of food establishments. After plan review, site inspections are made to insure that food facilities are constructed so as to be in compliance with State retail food laws.
Food and Consumer Protection Information
Food Facility Inspection Reports
Temporary Sanitation Requirements for Mobile Food Facilities 
Food Establishment New Construction Requirements
Community Event Organizer Requirements
Guidance for School Food Authorities
Food Safety Certification
Food Safety Certification Program
Oct. 21, 2008 Food Safety Certification Test Information
Oct. 21, 2008 Food Safety Certification Test Registration Form
Forms and Applications
Application for Permit to Operate A Food Facility - Community Event (Special Event)
Application for Permit to Operate A Food Facility - Community Event Organizer
Mobile Food Facility, MFPU, and Temporary Food Facility Commissary Form
Mobile Food Facility, Mobile Food Prep Unit, Power Supply and Restroom Facilites Form
Food and Consumer Protection Links
FDA Consumer Advice and Publications
FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
FDA Food Risk Awareness and Understanding
Food Safety.gov - Gateway to Government Food Safety Information
Food Service Technology Center
International Association for Food Protection
Milestones in U.S. Food and Drug Law History
National Sanitation Foundation
California Retail Food Code (Cal Code)