Calorie labeling on menus across LA County is governed by federal FDA rules at 21 CFR §101.11, requiring chains with 20 or more locations to post calorie counts. LACDPH inspectors check compliance during routine retail food inspections. California AB-1100 adds beverage warnings.
Federal menu-labeling regulations at 21 CFR §101.11, implementing the Affordable Care Act, require restaurants and similar retail food establishments that are part of a chain with 20 or more locations doing substantially the same business to post calorie counts on menus, menu boards, and drive-through displays. Additional written nutrition information must be available on request. LA County does not impose a separate municipal menu-labeling ordinance; LACDPH Environmental Health enforces the federal rule during routine retail food inspections countywide alongside the A/B/C grading program. AB-1100 (2023) added separate added-sugar warnings on certain beverages statewide. Independent restaurants and small chains under 20 locations remain exempt from the calorie-posting rule.
FDA may issue warning letters; LACDPH inspectors flag missing calorie disclosures during routine retail food inspections, citing the operator and requiring correction. Repeat noncompliance can affect the facility's grade-card score under the inspection rubric.
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