Public Health Rules in Lakewood, CA (2026)
3 verified public health rules for Lakewood, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Restaurant Grade Cards
Every food establishment in Lakewood must post the county health officer's letter grade or numeric inspection score after each routine inspection, under Municipal Code § 5203.2. A grade below 'C,' meaning a score under 70%, lets the county health officer close the establishment immediately, and covering, removing, or defacing a posted card is itself a separate violation.
Lakewood Restaurant Letter Grade Inspection Rule
Some RestrictionsLakewood, CA, Municipal Code § 5203.2 (Section 8.04.225)
Section 8.04.225 GRADING & LETTER GRADE CARD. A. "Grading" means the letter grade issued by the county health officer at the conclusion of the routine inspection of a food establishment. The grade shall be based upon the scoring method set forth in this section resulting from the Food Official Inspection Report and shall reflect the food establishment's degree of compliance with all applicable ...
Syringe Disposal
Lakewood bars used sharps, lancets, and hypodermic needles from any refuse or recycling cart under Municipal Code Section 5335.4(E), grouping them with batteries, fluorescent bulbs, and household electronic waste that also cannot go curbside.
Lakewood Ban on Needles in Trash Carts
Some RestrictionsLakewood, CA, Municipal Code Sec. 5335.4(E) (Hazardous, Toxic and Liquid Wastes)
No household or car batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, used sharps, lancets or hypodermic needles, household electronic waste such as: computer monitors, televisions, computer CPUs, keyboards, printers, cellular phones, PDAs, etc. shall be placed in any refuse or recycling cart or container.
Food Handler Certification
Every food service operation in Lakewood must have at least one Certified Food Handler on-site during all operating hours, under Municipal Code § 5203.9 (Chapter 11.11). The certificate requires passing a Los Angeles County-approved training course or exam, is valid four years, and failing to keep a certified handler on-site can trigger suspension or revocation of the establishment's public health permit.
Lakewood Food Handler Training Certificate Rule
Some RestrictionsLakewood, CA, Municipal Code § 5203.9 (Section 11.11.020)
Section 11.11.020 APPLICATION & EFFECT. A. Within one (1) year of the effective date of this ordinance, each Food Service Operation as defined in Section 11.11.150 shall have at least one Certified Food Handler on the premises at all times during operating hours. B. Failure to have a Certified Food Service Handler on site at all times during the operating hours of the Food Service Operation and...
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