Los Angeles County Health Department phone, vital records, restaurant grades, environmental health and official service help
The Los Angeles County Health Department search usually means the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. It handles public health alerts, disease prevention, environmental health, restaurant inspections, birth and death certificate guidance, beach advisories, health data and community health information.
This guide helps you choose the right official office before you call, order a certificate, check a restaurant grade, report a complaint, request data, or confuse Public Health with LA County Health Services.
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The official county listing shows Public Health Administration at 313 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90012, with administrative phone 213-240-8117. For certificates, restaurants, environmental complaints or disease reporting, use the specific route below.
Los Angeles County Public Health quick answer
The official local public health agency is the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The official county listing shows the Public Health Administration address as 313 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90012, with administrative phone 213-240-8117 and hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For Environmental Health, call 1-888-700-9995. For LA County Public Health birth certificate questions, use 213-288-7812. For death certificate questions, use 213-288-7816.
For county hospital appointments, medical care, LA Health Portal or patient medical records, use LA County Department of Health Services, not the general Public Health line.
Official verification before using this LA County guide
Updated for publication on June 28, 2026.
This guide was rebuilt using official Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, LA County locator, Environmental Health, Vital Records, Vaccine Preventable Disease Control, Acute Communicable Disease Control, LA County Health Services and Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk resources.
Phone numbers, certificate fees, office hours, application rules, restaurant inspection status, permit instructions, disease reporting procedures, beach advisories and public health alerts can change. Always verify on the official LA County page before visiting, paying, filing, mailing or relying on a deadline.
What this Los Angeles County Health Department guide covers
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health phone number directory
The correct phone number depends on the service. Birth records, death records, Environmental Health, restaurant complaints, disease reporting and county medical appointments do not use the same office.
| Need | Official phone or route | Use it for | Prepare before calling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health Administration | 213-240-8117 | General Public Health Administration routing and county listing contact. | Program name, exact question, location, callback number and deadline. |
| Public health advisories / media | 213-240-8144 | Public health advisories and public relations routing listed by the county. | Advisory topic, media question, date and preferred contact. |
| Birth certificate | 213-288-7812 | LA County DPH birth certificate questions and Vital Records Office routing. | Full name, date of birth, place of birth, parent names, ID and eligibility. |
| Death certificate | 213-288-7816 | LA County DPH death certificate questions and Vital Records Office routing. | Full name, date of death, place of death, relationship, ID and copy type. |
| Environmental Health | 1-888-700-9995 | Food, restaurant, lodging, pool, body art, sewage, water, solid waste, permits and complaints. | Facility name, address, permit number, complaint facts, photos if useful and date/time. |
| Beach water advisories | 1-800-525-5662 when using beach hotline updates | Recorded beach condition information and water-contact advisory updates. | Beach name, nearest storm drain, date and whether advisory/closure is posted. |
| Disease reporting | Use disease-specific LA County ACDC instructions | Provider reporting, outbreaks, public health alerts and disease-specific reporting rules. | Disease, patient/location details as permitted, lab result, exposure date and reporting form. |
| County hospital or clinic care | 844-804-0055 through LA County Health Services routes | DHS appointments, nurse advice line, LA Health Portal, eVisits and medical records routing. | Patient details, facility, provider, appointment need, medical record issue or portal question. |
| Emergency | 911 / 988 | Life-threatening emergency, immediate danger, suicide crisis or urgent mental health crisis. | Exact location, danger, symptoms, injuries and immediate risk. |
Los Angeles County Public Health vs Department of Health Services
This is the most important distinction. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health handles population-level public health work: disease prevention, health alerts, Environmental Health, food inspections, public health data, vaccines guidance and vital-record guidance.
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services runs county healthcare services such as hospitals, clinics, patient appointments, LA Health Portal, eVisits, nurse advice line and medical record routing.
For broader California state public health routing, see our California Department of Public Health guide.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health services by user need
LA County Public Health covers a wide range of public health work. Some pages are for residents, some are for healthcare providers, some are for food operators and permit holders, and some are for researchers or community organizations.
Los Angeles County birth certificates and death certificates
LA County Department of Public Health Vital Records Office provides instructions for birth and death certificate requests. Birth certificates and death certificates are generally available after the original certificate has been registered, and the official pages provide in-person, mail and online request instructions.
For birth certificate questions, call 213-288-7812. For death certificate questions, call 213-288-7816. For older birth, death or marriage record needs, the LA County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk may be the correct route.
What to prepare before ordering a certificate
- Full legal name on the record.
- Date and place of birth or death.
- Parent names or spouse details when required.
- Your relationship to the person named on the record.
- Valid government-issued photo ID.
- Sworn statement or notarization when required.
- Payment method and mailing address.
- Whether you need an authorized certified copy or informational copy.
LA County vital-record fee estimator
This estimates basic copy fees shown by LA County vital-record application information. It does not include every possible service, shipping, card, notarization or third-party processing charge.
One birth authorized copy using the listed $34 planning amount. Verify final fee before ordering.
Los Angeles County restaurant grades, inspection results and food complaints
LA County Environmental Health publishes food facility inspection results. The official inspection result page says it lists recent routine inspection activity and that results are generally made available within one week of the inspection date.
Use official inspection tools before relying on screenshots, private apps or social posts. Inspection status, grades and violations can change after reinspection, closure, correction or follow-up action.
Search the official inspection result page
Use the facility name, address or city. Check that the facility is currently active and that you are looking at the correct location.
Read more than the letter grade
Look at inspection date, violation details, closure status, follow-up notes and whether the record is old or recent.
Report food safety concerns through Environmental Health
For foodborne illness, unsanitary conditions, pests or suspected food safety issues, use the official complaint route or call 1-888-700-9995.
Los Angeles County Environmental Health permits, inspections and complaints
Environmental Health is the correct route for food facilities, restaurants, markets, pools, body art, lodging, sewage, solid waste, drinking water, cross connections, plan checks, permits and many environmental health complaints.
The Environmental Health Customer Call Center is 1-888-700-9995. Official Environmental Health pages list the headquarters address as 5050 Commerce Drive, Baldwin Park, CA 91706 and regular phone support Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
| Need | Best official route | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Food facility complaint | Environmental Health complaint page or 1-888-700-9995. | Facility name, address, date, time, issue, symptoms, receipt and photos if useful. |
| Restaurant grade or inspection | Official Environmental Health inspection result lookup. | Business name, address, city and inspection date if known. |
| Pool, spa or lodging issue | Environmental Health program page or Customer Call Center. | Facility name, exact location, issue, date, photos and contact details. |
| Body art, tattoo or piercing concern | Environmental Health body art / complaint route. | Facility name, procedure date, observed condition and safety concern. |
| Permit or plan check | Official Environmental Health permit or program page. | Business/property address, permit type, owner, plans, invoice or reference number. |
Los Angeles County beach water advisories and ocean water warnings
LA County Public Health posts beach water quality advisories when ocean water monitoring shows bacteria levels or other conditions that may create health risks. The official beach advisory page explains that the public is notified when a site exceeds State Standards for bacteria in ocean water.
Use the official beach page before swimming, surfing, visiting storm-drain areas, reopening a beach-related facility or relying on social media. Recorded beach-condition information may be available through the County beach closure hotline at 1-800-525-5662.
Los Angeles County vaccines, immunizations and school record help
LA County Department of Public Health provides vaccine guidance through its Vaccine Preventable Disease Control Program and vaccine topic pages. Users often need school vaccine requirements, child immunization records, adult vaccine guidance, measles updates, respiratory vaccine information or travel-related planning.
For missing records, start with prior doctors, pharmacies, schools, parent/guardian records, employers, military records and California immunization record resources. Public Health may not have every shot ever given by another provider.
Los Angeles County communicable disease reporting and outbreak guidance
LA County Acute Communicable Disease Control provides disease-specific reporting information, outbreak guidance, provider tools, health alerts and LAHAN notices. Healthcare providers and facilities should follow the current disease-specific instructions rather than a general contact form.
For severe symptoms, difficulty breathing, overdose, severe allergic reaction, immediate danger or life-threatening illness, call 911 or seek emergency care first.
Los Angeles County public health data, reports and vital statistics
LA County Public Health provides health assessment resources, public health reports, community health profiles, topic data and vital statistics request routes. These are useful for researchers, students, journalists, grant writers, community organizations and local planning.
Before filing a records request, check whether the report, dashboard, profile or public dataset already exists online. Individual medical files and protected health information are not handled like ordinary public reports.
What Los Angeles County Public Health may not handle
Some health-related searches belong somewhere else. Calling the wrong department can delay help.
For local-office searching outside LA County, see our health department near me guide.
What to prepare before contacting Los Angeles County Public Health
| Service | Prepare before calling or visiting | Ask before you go |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | Full name, date/place of birth, parent names, ID, eligibility proof, form and payment method. | Whether DPH Vital Records or Registrar-Recorder is the correct office for your event year. |
| Death certificate | Full name, date/place of death, relationship, ID, copy type and payment method. | Whether an authorized copy, informational copy or older-record route is needed. |
| Restaurant complaint | Facility name, address, date/time, issue, symptoms, receipt and photos if appropriate. | Whether to file online, call 1-888-700-9995 or contact a district office. |
| Environmental permit | Business address, permit type, owner details, plan documents, invoice or application number. | Current form, fee, payment route, inspection step and processing time. |
| Immunization records | Vaccine card, school form, provider/pharmacy history, child name/date of birth and parent details. | Whether the record is with your provider, school, pharmacy, CA registry or another system. |
| Disease reporting | Disease name, exposure date, provider details, lab result, patient/location details as permitted. | Which disease-specific reporting form or after-hours route is required. |
Do not use routine Public Health contact pages for emergencies
For life-threatening symptoms, violence, overdose, severe allergic reaction, severe injury, difficulty breathing, signs of stroke, chest pain or immediate danger, call 911 or seek emergency medical care.
For suicide, mental health or emotional crisis support, call or text 988. Public Health pages are helpful for public health guidance, but they are not a substitute for emergency response.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health map
This map points to the Public Health Administration address listed by LA County. Do not use this map alone for vital-record appointments, Environmental Health permits, restaurant complaints or county medical appointments. Always confirm the correct division first.
Official Los Angeles County Public Health links
Use these official pages before paying, filing, ordering, reporting, swimming, requesting data or relying on a search snippet.
Los Angeles County Department of Public HealthMain official Public Health website for alerts, health topics, disease prevention and public health services. Official county department listingLA County listing for Public Health Administration address, phone and hours. DPH Vital Records OfficeBirth and death certificate instructions, forms and contact routes. LA County vital-record applicationRegistrar-Recorder/County Clerk record availability and fee planning for birth, death and marriage records. Environmental HealthOfficial Environmental Health hub for permits, inspections, food safety, complaints and related services. Restaurant inspection resultsOfficial LA County inspection results and rating lookup. Beach water advisoriesOfficial beach water quality advisory and closure information. Vaccine Preventable Disease ControlLA County vaccine guidance, school toolkit and immunization resources. Acute Communicable Disease ControlDisease reporting, outbreak guidance, public health alerts and provider tools. LA County Department of Health Services contactCounty hospital, clinic, appointment, LA Health Portal and medical-record routing.Los Angeles County Health Department FAQ
What is the Los Angeles County Health Department phone number?
The official LA County listing for the Department of Public Health Administration shows 213-240-8117. For Environmental Health, call 1-888-700-9995. For birth certificate questions, call 213-288-7812. For death certificate questions, call 213-288-7816.
Where is the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health located?
The official county listing shows Public Health Administration at 313 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. Confirm the specific division before visiting because Vital Records, Environmental Health and Health Services may use different offices or routes.
Is Los Angeles County Public Health the same as Health Services?
No. Public Health handles public health alerts, vital records guidance, environmental health, restaurant inspections, disease prevention and health data. LA County Health Services handles county hospitals, clinics, patient appointments, medical records and LA Health Portal.
How do I get a Los Angeles County birth certificate?
Use the LA County Department of Public Health Vital Records birth certificate page or the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk route depending on the event year and request method. For DPH birth certificate questions, call 213-288-7812.
How do I get a Los Angeles County death certificate?
Use the LA County Department of Public Health Vital Records death certificate page or the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk route depending on the event year and request method. For DPH death certificate questions, call 213-288-7816.
How much is a Los Angeles County birth or death certificate?
The LA County vital-record application shows an authorized certified birth copy at $34, death copy at $26 and marriage copy at $19. Fees can change and extra service or shipping charges may apply, so verify before ordering.
How do I check a Los Angeles County restaurant grade?
Use the official LA County Environmental Health inspection result and rating pages. Search by facility name, address or city, then review the inspection date, violations and follow-up status.
What is the Los Angeles County Environmental Health phone number?
The Environmental Health Customer Call Center phone is 1-888-700-9995. Use it for food, restaurant, lodging, pool, sewage, body art, water, permit and complaint routing.
Where do I check LA County beach water advisories?
Use the official LA County beach water advisory page. Recorded beach condition information may also be available through the County beach closure hotline at 1-800-525-5662.
Can I use Public Health for a county hospital appointment?
No. For LA County hospital appointments, nurse advice, LA Health Portal, eVisits or patient medical records, use the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services contact route instead of the Public Health Administration line.
Bottom line for Los Angeles County Health Department help
For Los Angeles County public health services, start with the official Department of Public Health website or the correct division page. Use 213-240-8117 for Public Health Administration routing, 1-888-700-9995 for Environmental Health, 213-288-7812 for birth certificate questions and 213-288-7816 for death certificate questions.
Use Public Health for disease prevention, records guidance, restaurant grades, environmental complaints, beach advisories and public health alerts. Use LA County Health Services for county medical care, hospitals, clinics, LA Health Portal and patient medical records.