Environmental Health

Environmental Health is a division within the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The Environmental Health Division is responsible for the enforcement and education of Federal, State, and local laws and regulations relating to environmental factors which affect public health and safety.

• The Environmental Health Division is led by the Environmental Health Director, Assistant Directors, and Operations Support Unit.
• Environmental Health is made up of 5 Branches and 2 units. The 5 Branches include District Inspection, Specialized Food Inspection, Environmental Protection, Community Protection, and Division Support, along with the Operations Support Unit and Radiation Management Unit.
• Environmental Health staff is comprised mostly of Registered Environmental Health Specialists (EHSs), commonly known as "Health Inspectors". The State of California mandates that only qualified, trained professionals may perform the duties within the scope of this field. Our staff of professionals have backgrounds in the sciences including chemistry, physics, biology, microbiology, mathematics and environmental health.

Vision

A healthy and sustainable environment for the residents of Los Angeles County.

Protecting the integrity of Environmental Health Inspections

Clear ethical and legal standards guide Environmental Health Inspectors and help uphold the quality of inspection services. Los Angeles County Environmental Health has created strong guidelines to support consistent, reliable practices. Learn more about How We Maintain the Integrity of Inspection Programs .

Who We Serve

• Los Angeles County residents and visitors
• Food industry
• Lodging and institutions operators
• Water, sewage and solid waste industries
• Other public and private industries

Our Branches

Our Units