Detention Facilities

Detention facilities include the County detention facilities operated by the Sheriff’s Department, city jails operated by city police departments, juvenile detention facilities operated by the County Probation Department, and the Court holding cells. Environmental Health conducts routine inspections of detention facilities to ensure that food service and housing comply with the applicable laws and regulations.

• Health Permit Application: (Under “Other” denote “Detention Facility” using the Health Permit Application: Retail Food and Public Pools)
• Inspection Report – Forms Used: Health Inspection Checklists
• Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities
• Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities (Adult Detention Facilities)
• Detention Facility FAQs