Calorie labeling on menus in Los Angeles is governed by federal FDA rules under 21 CFR §101.11, requiring chains with 20 or more locations to post calories. LA has no separate municipal menu-labeling ordinance.
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. California does not add city overlays, and LA enforces through state retail food inspection. AB-1100 (2023) added separate added-sugar warnings on certain beverages statewide. Independent restaurants and small chains under 20 locations are exempt from calorie posting but must still meet allergen and labeling laws.
FDA may issue warning letters; California and LA County DPH inspectors flag missing calorie disclosures during routine retail food inspections, citing the operator and requiring correction.
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