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Personal Services and Recreational Health Inspections

Environmental Health: Permits and Business Services

Information on inspections that help to protect residents and visitors in settings such as pools, body art facilities, massage establishments and other regulated environments. These services may include permits, inspections, complaint response and guidance that helps businesses and facilities meet health and safety standards.

Body Art Program

Information on permits, regulations and health requirements for body art practitioners, facilities and temporary events in San Mateo County.

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Food Program

Find permits, safety guidelines and resources for food facilities, vendors, events and home-based food businesses in San Mateo County.

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Hazardous Materials Program/Countywide Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA)

Information on permitting, compliance and reporting requirements for businesses handling hazardous materials and waste in San Mateo County.

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Housing Program

Information on housing inspections, complaint filing and resources for renters, property owners and managers in San Mateo County.

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Massage Establishment Inspection Program

Find licensing requirements, inspection standards and safety guidelines for massage establishments operating in San Mateo County.

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Pool (Recreational Health) Program

Find permits, plan check guidelines, inspection schedules and safety requirements for public pools and spas in San Mateo County.

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Solid Waste Program

Find guidelines and resources for proper disposal, recycling and responsible management of solid waste in San Mateo County.

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Used Tire Program

Find drop-off locations and free recycling programs for used tires and rubber in San Mateo County.

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Healthy Nail Salon Program

Learn how nail salons in San Mateo County can earn recognition by meeting high standards in sanitation, worker safety and environmental health.

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Water Protection and Land Use

Information on septic systems, water wells, groundwater protection and land use permitting to ensure safe water and wastewater management in San Mateo County.

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Body Art Practitioner Registration Information

Learn how to register or renew your body art practitioner permit, view requirements, and access necessary forms and guidelines.

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Permanent Body Art Facility Information

Discover requirements, permitting steps and resources for establishing or renewing a permanent body art studio in San Mateo County.

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Body Art Expo Practitioner Information

Get details on temporary permits, application procedures and guidelines for practitioners at body art expos and events in San Mateo County.

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Body Art Expo Sponsor Information

Find guidelines and application steps for event organizers to host body art expos, including sponsor responsibilities and permit requirements.

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Food Facility Plan Check Process

Understand the requirements and steps for submitting and obtaining approval for new or remodeled food facility construction plans in San Mateo County.

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Mobile Food Facilities

San Mateo County Environmental Health Services is responsible for the inspection of various types of Mobile Food Facilities (MFF).

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Compact Mobile Food Operations (CMFO)

Sidewalk food vendors can obtain a permit and join the regulated vending economy.

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Temporary Events

Permits for county fairs, city festivals, street events and other events open to the general public.

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Food Safety

The Food Safety section of San Mateo County Health provides vital information to help residents and businesses maintain safe food practices.

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Laws & Regulations

San Mateo County Health is committed to protecting public health through the enforcement of local and state laws related to food safety and environmental health.

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