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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 9Pt. 3Ch. 4.1Art. 1§ 18948 Food Sanitation Standards

§ 18948 Food Sanitation Standards

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 18948 Food Sanitation Standards

Key Takeaways

  • •Things must be clean and free from dirt or germs that can make people sick.
  • •If something has bad stuff in it that can hurt your health, it’s not allowed.
  • •Food or products can’t have things in them that make them unsafe to use.

Example

A restaurant serves food on dirty plates that still have old food stuck to them.

This is not allowed because dirty plates can make people sick. The plates must be clean and safe to use.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 18948 Food Sanitation Standards

“Sanitary” means free from dirt, filth, and contamination and free from any other substance or organisms which are known to be injurious to human health or which would render the product adulterated. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1128, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

sanitaryadulterated

Related Statutes

  • § 18940 Meat Inspection Supplemental Rules
  • § 18940.5 Definition Scope Clarification
  • § 18941 Department Inspector Definition
  • § 18942 Licensed Livestock Meat Inspectors
  • § 18942.2 Meat Inspector Licensing Definition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 18948.
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