Public Health Rules in San Diego, CA (2026)
2 verified public health rules for San Diego, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Rodent Control
San Diego requires every business building to rat-proof basements, floors, doors, windows, and vents using approved materials, with the Health Officer able to order the same for other buildings when rat infestation is found.
San Diego Rat-Proofing Requirements
Some RestrictionsSan Diego Municipal Code § 94.01 (Details of Rat-Proofing)
All business buildings and premises shall comply with all of the following rat-proofing requirements, and all other buildings and premises shall comply with such requirements the Health Officer may order when rat-infestation is found.
Food Handler Certification
California Health and Safety Code §113948 requires every food employee in San Diego to obtain an ANSI-accredited Food Handler Card within thirty days of hire and renew it every three years. San Diego County DEHQ verifies cards during routine inspections.
Food workers need state Food Handler Card within 30 days of hire
Some RestrictionsCal. Health & Safety Code § 113948
(a) (1) 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...
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