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San Bernardino County, CA Public Health Rules: Restaurant Grade Cards (2026)

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Key Facts

Inspection frequency: Twice per year minimum
Placard placement: Public entrance, visible
Closure trigger: Imminent health hazard
Authority: SBC Environmental Health

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Summary

San Bernardino County Public Health inspects restaurants countywide and posts color-coded grade placards (Pass, Conditional Pass, Closed) at the entrance after each routine inspection.

Full Breakdown

The Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Services Division, inspects all retail food facilities in San Bernardino County at least twice per year. Inspectors score facilities under the California Retail Food Code (CalCode). Major violations involving temperature, pest activity, or sewage trigger immediate closure. Restaurants must post the latest placard near the public entrance and keep recent inspection reports available for guests. Mobile food trucks operating in unincorporated areas, Twentynine Palms, and surrounding desert communities follow the same rules and require commissary agreements.

Violations & Fines

Operating without valid permit, missing placard, or major CalCode violations risk closure, fines up to 1000 dollars per day, and permit revocation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I see a restaurant grade?

Look near the front door for a colored placard. Green Pass means the facility met standards; yellow Conditional Pass means corrections were ordered; red Closed means operations stopped.

How do I report a foodborne illness?

Call the SBC Environmental Health complaint line or file online. Save receipts and note symptoms. Inspectors can pull records and order follow-up inspections.

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San Bernardino County, CA Public Health Rules: Restaurant Grade Cards (2026)

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