The California Department of Health has issued an All Facilities Letter reminding healthcare facilities that, since July 2007, County Health Departments are required to inspect all health facility kitchens and issue food facility permits to long-term care facilities, hospitals, and adult day health care centers licensed by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). The county inspections are a separate requirement under statute and include areas not surveyed by the Licensing and Certification Program (L&C). The County Health Department has the authority to inspect and issue permits for both patient kitchens and cafeterias used by the public and health facility staff. Facility staff are expected to accommodate both county and state inspections of all kitchen facilities in licensed health facilities.

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