Report an Issue
Certain concerns can be relayed to our environmental health division for further investigation and action. Some of these include:
Foodborne Illnesses or health and/or structural-related issues at a restaurant or food market
Hotels or rental housing units with unsafe or poorly maintained conditions (e.g., mold)
Illegal dumping of medical waste
Lead exposure hazards (e.g., from lead-based paints)
Sewage spills
How to Report:
Electronically: You may report an environmental health concern here.
By Phone: Call us at (714) 433-6000. Our staff will respond during office hours (8am to 5pm, Monday - Friday, excluding holidays). The number is only for non-emergency complaints. For emergencies, please contact 911 (police department, fire department, or hospital).
All information reported is confidential and is not given to the owner/ property owner or any other third party. Anonymous reports are accepted.
After Reporting:
If the complaint reported falls under our jurisdiction, a complaint record identification number is generated and assigned to Environmental Health staff for follow-up. Response time will vary depending on the nature of the complaint. For questions, please contact our general phone number at (714) 433-6000.