Public Health Rules in Long Beach, CA (2026)
5 verified public health rules for Long Beach, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Restaurant Grade Cards
Long Beach requires every food facility to post its Health Department inspection summary report where patrons can see it, on the front door or window within five feet of the entrance, or another conspicuous spot the Health Officer designates, under LBMC § 8.45.050. Defacing, hiding or removing the posting is itself a separate violation.
Long Beach Food Facility Inspection Postings
Some RestrictionsLong Beach Municipal Code § 8.45.050
A.Upon issuance by the Health Officer or designee, the Health Officer or designee shall post at every food facility the inspection summary report, as determined by the Health Officer or designee, so as to be conspicuous to the general public and to patrons entering or using the food facility... C.The inspection summary report shall not be defaced, marred, camouflaged, hidden or removed. It shal...
Rodent Control
LBMC § 8.08.220 bars any owner, occupant or person in control of property from letting dead animals, manure, garbage, refuse or decaying material accumulate on the premises or a vacant lot, and specifically requires salvageable material to be stored so it can't become a rodent harborage or insect breeding site. Standing wastewater and unsanitary animal enclosures are equally prohibited.
Long Beach Rodent Harborage Prohibition
Some RestrictionsLong Beach Municipal Code § 8.08.220
No person shall permit any dead animal, manure, garbage, refuse, trash, decaying or offensive material to remain on any premises owned, controlled, or occupied by such person, or to deposit any such material upon any vacant lot or public street or place. Salvageable material shall be maintained or stored in a manner to prevent the possibility of a rodent harborage or breeding site for other ins...
Bed-Bug Rules
Under California AB 551, Long Beach landlords must disclose bed bug information to tenants, refrain from renting infested units, and cannot retaliate against tenants who report infestations to property managers or code enforcement.
Bed Bug Disclosure and Treatment
Some RestrictionsCal. Civ. Code Sec. 1954.603
On and after July 1, 2017, prior to creating a new tenancy for a dwelling unit, a landlord shall provide a written notice to the prospective tenant as provided in this section. This notice shall be provided to all other tenants by January 1, 2018. The notice shall be in at least 10-point type and shall include, but is not limited to, the following: (a) General information about bed bug identifi...
Calorie Labeling
Chapter 8.17 caps the default beverage restaurants may bundle with a children's meal in Long Beach: water, nonfat or 1% milk or a non-dairy alternative under 130 calories per serving, or 100% juice under 40 calories per serving, per LBMC § 8.17.030. Customers can still request a soda or other drink instead, the rule only sets the automatic default.
Long Beach Kids' Meal Default Beverage Caps
Some RestrictionsLong Beach Municipal Code § 8.17.030
A.A restaurant that sells a children's meal that includes a beverage shall make the default beverage offered with the children's meal one of the following:1.Water, sparkling water, or flavored water, with no artificial sweeteners or additives;2.Nonfat or one percent (1%) milk, or non-dairy milk alternative that is under one hundred thirty (130) calories per container and/or serving offered for ...
Food Handler Certification
Every food employee in Long Beach must obtain a state-approved food handler card within thirty days of hire and a certified food protection manager must be on staff at each food facility under California state law.
Food Handler Card Requirement
Some RestrictionsCal. Health & Safety Code Sec. 113948(a)
Subject to the exceptions described in subdivision (e), a food handler who is hired prior to June 1, 2011, shall obtain a food handler card on or before July 1, 2011. Subject to the exceptions described in subdivision (e), a food handler who is hired on or after June 1, 2011, shall obtain a food handler card within 30 days after the date of hire. Each food handler shall maintain a valid food ha...
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