Public Health Rules in Lake County, CA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Lake County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Rodent Control
Lake County Code Section 13-10 requires property owners to clear garbage and refuse within seven days to stop rodent and vector harborage, mandates watertight containers no larger than 96 gallons with tight covers, and bans outdoor storage of garbage in plastic bags, enforced countywide in the unincorporated area.
Lake County Rodent and Vector Control on Property
Some RestrictionsLake County Code § 13-10.2(a)-(b)
10.2 Required Removal of Garbage and/or Refuse. a. The owner or tenant of any premises, business establishment or industry shall be responsible for the satisfactory removal of all garbage and/or refuse accumulated on such premises. To prevent propagation, harborage or attraction of flies, rodents or other vectors and the creation of a nuisance, garbage and/or refuse, excepting nonflammable iner...
Food Handler Certification
Anyone who prepares or packages food for a Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MHKO) in unincorporated Lake County must hold a Food Handler Certification before the county will issue the MHKO permit. The MHKO operator also needs a separate accredited food safety manager certification.
Lake County MHKO Food Handler Certification
Some RestrictionsLake County Code § 11-55(N)
Consistent with the operational requirements set forth in California Health and Safety Code § 114367, et seq., a MHKO shall comply with the following: ... M. The MHKO Operator shall successfully pass an approved and accredited food safety manager certification examination. ... N. Any person(s) involved with the MHKO shall obtain a Food Handler Certification prior to receiving a valid MHKO permit.
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