Food Safety
Food Safety Program
EH&S permits and inspects SDSU-owned permanent food establishments, including SDSU Imperial Valley and Snapdragon Stadium temporary food facilities. Our routine inspections ensure food establishments comply with the California Retail Food Code (CalCode) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Code.
Hosting an Event on Campus with Food
(Recognized Student Organizations, Campus Departments, or other campus entities)
Please go to the Events section for more information.
Complaints and Foodborne Illness Investigations
If you believe you may have become ill after visiting a food facility on campus or at any SDSU facilities (e.g., Snapdragon Stadium, SDSU Imperial Valley), please report it to EH&S via the EH&S Foodborne Illness Reporting Form.
Plan Review for New or Existing Permanent Food Facilities on Campus
EH&S reviews plans and specifications of new or existing food facilities prior to new construction, remodeling, equipment replacement, new equipment, or significant menu changes, etc. Construction, remodeling, or equipment replacements or additions cannot commence until EH&S approval has been received.
Please review the San Diego Review Requirement Checklist (external site), which is used by SDSU EH&S, and contact EH&S before submitting plans.
Plans can be emailed to [email protected] for review and approval.
Potable Water
EH&S oversees the disinfection of newly installed or repaired drinking water mains, distribution systems, or lines to ensure harmful bacteria are not introduced into the water systems. The SDSU Water Main and Building Water Disinfection and Testing Procedures outlines the American Water Works Association Standard for Disinfecting Water Mains (ANSI/AWAA C651a-19 Standard) and California Plumbing Code requirements.
If you are installing or repairing a water main, please complete the following steps:
- Submit Chlorination Notification Form at least one week prior to the start of the chlorination process.
- Submit the Chlorination & Biological Sampling Test Results Form immediately following the final flush.
- Email a copy of your biological testing analysis report to [email protected].
If you have any questions, please contact Claire Norberg ([email protected]) (619) 594-3057.
Campus Water Quality
EH&S responds to concerns about campus water quality. Contact Claire Norberg (([email protected]) (619) 594-3057) for questions or information.
Water Quality Report
San Diego State University drinking water is provided by the City of San Diego Public Utility. See the City of San Diego Water Quality Reports (external site) for more information.
