About Environmental Health
Environmental Health is a division within the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The Environmental Health Division is responsible for the enforcement and education of Federal, State, and local laws and regulations relating to environmental factors which affect public health and safety.
- The Environmental Health Division is led by the Environmental Health Director, Assistant Directors, and Administrative Unit.
- Environmental Health is made up of 5 Branches, the Office of Environmental Justice & Climate Health, and Radiation Management, each performing different functions and services. The 5 Branches include District Inspection, Specialized Food Inspection, Environmental Protection, Community Protection, and Division Support.
- Environmental Health staff is comprised mostly of Registered Environmental Health Specialists (EHSs), commonly known as "Health Inspectors". The State of California mandates that only qualified, trained professionals may perform the duties within the scope of this field. Our staff of professionals have backgrounds in the sciences including chemistry, physics, biology, microbiology, mathematics and environmental health.
Vision
A healthy and sustainable environment for the residents of Los Angeles County.
Director
Liza Frias, REHS
Assistant Directors
Scott Abbott, REHS
Shikari Nakagawa-Ota, REHS
Director of Operations
Stephen Fok
Contact Us
Call us at 1-888-700-9995 or ehmail@ph.lacounty.gov.
Who We Serve
- Los Angeles County residents and visitors
- Food industry
- Lodging and institutions operators
- Water, sewage and solid waste industries
- Other public and private industries