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County of Santa Barbara
Public Health Department
Environmental Health Services
225 Camino del Remedio, Santa Barbara, Ca. 93110 Tele. (805) 681-4900 -  Fax. (805) 681-4901
2125 Centerpointe Parkway, Rm. 333, Santa Maria, Ca. 93455, Tele. (805) 346-8460 -  Fax. (805) 346-8485

 


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Housing/Institution    Safety

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Vector Surveillance

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Ocean Water

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Body Adornment

     RESOURCES

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Food Facilities On-Line Inspections

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Forms/Publications

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Public Health Press Releases

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Office Locations

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Fees

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Your Inspector

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Resource Links

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How do I become an Environmental Health Specialist (REHS)

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Frequently Asked   Questions

 

 

 

   

 

The County of Santa Barbara, Environmental Health Services is a dedicated team of professionals who strive to protect the health and safety of the citizens of Santa Barbara County, and to improve and maintain a high quality of life.

Registered Environmental Health Specialists (REHS) work in programs dealing with food facilities, detention facilities, water supplies, public swimming pools, solid waste, and individual sewage deposal systems.
Administration and Accounting support staff are responsive to the day-to-day challenges and dedicated in accomplishing the goals and objectives.

Important Notice of Regulatory Changes Concerning the use of
            Artificial Trans Fats in Food Facilities 
   read more (English)...    read more (Spanish) ....
  California Laws and Regulations relating to Organized Camps  read more....
   Engel & Regional Compost Facility Solid Waste Permit Amendment    read more.......
 MarBorg C&D Recycling and Transfer Facility Solid Waste Permit Amendment    read more.......
   Santa Maria Regional Landfill Solid Waste Permit Modification    read more.......
   California Menu Labeling Guidelines         read more.....
   South Coast Public Works Recycling & Transfer Station Solid Waste Facility Permit Amendment    read more....
   Santa Ynez Valley Recycling and Transfer Station Solid Waste Facility Permit Amendment    read more.....  
   Vandenberg Air Force Base Landfill Solid Waste Facility Permit     read more......
   H1N1 Pandemic Flu - Center for Disease Control (CDC)     read more.....
   H1N1 Pandemic Flu  - County of Santa Barbara Public Health Department    read more.....
  H1N1 Pandemic Flu and Food    read more....

  Recalls - Peanut-Containing Products - U.S. Food and Drug Administration
 New Rule for Pools and Spa Drains - Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act - A new federal rule, effective Dec. 19, 2008 requires all pools and spas to installed a new type of anti-entrapment drain cover.  The rule further requires pools or spas with single main drains to be equipped with additional specified devices or systems.  Please note that any equipment or structural alternation to your permitted pool requires prior approval from Environmental Health Services (EHS).   read more.....
   "Retail Food Establishment Online Inspection Results" is a web-based service provided to  inform the public about inspections conducted of retail food establishments in Santa Barbara County.   Select from the Resources menu on the left "Food Facilities On-Line Inspections".

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California Retail Food Code

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Opening a Restaurant Guide

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Temporary Food Facility

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Homeowner's Septic Guide

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Mold Resources

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Environmental Health Jobs

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Tips on Food Borne Illness

 

For up to date information about FOOD RECALLS please visit: 
 

 Click here to see Food and Drug Administration  (food)
USDA logo    Click here to see U.S. Department of Agriculture (meat, poultry products & eggs)
    Click here to see U.S. Consumer Product Safety   Commission

 

 


DISCLAIMER: The information contained in the following pages was valid at the time of publication.  The County of Santa Barbara Environmental Health Services reserves the right to make changes and improvements at any time and without notice, and assumed no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly as a result of errors, omissions or discrepancies.

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Page last updated: November 2009
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