About Shared Kitchen Complex
Shared Kitchen Complex means a food facility as defined under the California Health and Safety Code or a food processing establishment as defined under the California Wholesale Food Code, or both, that is used as a place of business for the exclusive purpose of providing commercial space and equipment to multiple individuals or business entities which commercially prepare or handle food that will be offered for sale. For purposes of this provision, "commercially prepare or handle" shall include, but shall not be limited to, the making, cooking, baking, mixing, processing, packaging, bottling, canning or storing of food, and other necessary or related activities thereto.
Area We Serve
Public Health is responsible for enforcing the California Health and Safety Code in all of Los Angeles County except for those located in the cities of Long Beach, Pasadena, and Vernon. Those cities have their own health departments that enforce the Code within their jurisdiction.
Business Information and Documents
For additional information, please contact the Specialized Food Services Program at the phone number and email at the end of the page.
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Report a Problem
If you encounter a problem at a specialized retail food services-related facility, or to report any public health issues, call the Environmental Health Division of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Customer Call Center at (888) 700-9995. Telephone agents are available on Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, or File a Complaint Online.
Public Health will not ask you about your immigration status and you can file a report without giving your name.
For help with other employment issues, such as fair wages, breaks, and more, contact the California Labor Commissioner at 320 W. 4th Street, Suite 450, Los Angeles 90013 or call (213) 620-6330. You will not be asked about your immigration status and interpreters are available to help you.