Local Food Establishments Receive Awards Of Excellence

(Santa Ana) – From a qualifying group of almost 9,000 food facilities throughout Orange County, the Health Care Agency’s Environmental Health Division has issued 2,088 Award of Excellence Certificates to Orange County food facilities this month. The Environmental Health Division’s Food Protection Program recognizes these facilities for their outstanding food safety and sanitation practices. The certificate acknowledges the dedication of each recipient and highlights their diligent efforts in preventing health code violations.

The Food Protection Program created this annual Award of Excellence in an effort to provide an incentive for food establishments to consistently meet or exceed health and safety standards for food facility operations. Eligible food establishments throughout the County may receive this award each year that they exhibit excellent food safety and sanitation practices.

The Food Protection Program focuses on the inspection of retail and wholesale food facilities in order to promote the safe and sanitary preparation and service of foods, prevent foodborne illness, and protect consumers from adulterated food products. For further information regarding the Health Care Agency’s Food Protection Program, call the hotline at (714) 433-6000 or for a complete listing of all the award recipients, visit us at www.ocfoodinfo.com/foodaward.htm.