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Public service announcement: choose food vendors with health permits
Summary
Santa Barbara County issued a public-safety announcement in Spanish advising consumers that some street food vendors operate without permits, inspections, or basic hygiene measures and urging patrons to choose vendors displaying a current health permit.
Santa Barbara County issued a public-safety announcement in Spanish warning that some mobile food vendors operate without required permits, health inspections or basic hygiene measures such as refrigeration and handwashing. The message said this can expose customers and their families to the risk of foodborne illness and urged consumers to select vendors that display a current health permit.
The announcement did not include information about enforcement actions, specific vendor locations, or contact details for reporting unpermitted operations. No formal vote, motion, or policy discussion occurred in the transcript.
