Bakersfield restaurants are inspected by Kern County Public Health Services and must post their inspection placard at the public entrance. Color-coded placards reflect compliance with California Retail Food Code standards.
Kern County Public Health Services Department inspects all retail food facilities in Bakersfield under the California Retail Food Code (CalCode). Facilities receive a placard reflecting inspection results, which must be posted conspicuously at or near the customer entrance. Routine inspections occur at least twice annually, plus complaint-driven visits. Critical violations such as improper holding temperatures, vermin, or employee illness can trigger immediate closure until reinspection. Inspection reports are public records available through the Kern County Environmental Health portal, and operators must correct violations within timeframes set by inspectors.
Removing or hiding the inspection placard, refusing inspector entry, or operating after a closure order are misdemeanor offenses subject to fines, permit suspension, and possible criminal prosecution.
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