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Recommendation R2

Recommendation R2

By June 30, 2027, SMCSD should develop and implement a standardized inspection form and publicly accessible database of inspection reports and enforcement information, subject to Public Records Act requirements and any applicable exemptions.

Jury report: More Food for Thought: County Sustainability Department Has Not Implemented Required SB 1383 Edible Food Recovery Enforcement Procedures · PDF page 8

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Official response

San Mateo County Sustainability Department

Agency says further analysis needed

Requires further analysis. SMCSD says a standardized inspection form is implemented; a public database needs evaluation of public-records exemptions, confidentiality, resources and County systems, with analysis and County Attorney discussion by February 3, 2027.

Read official response · PDF page 3

Both material parts are distinguished: a claimed completed form and an unimplemented database under analysis. The cited response starts on memo page 2 and continues on page 3, which contains the analysis scope and date. No database implementation by February 3 or independent verification of the form is inferred.

  • Complete database analysis and discuss potential implementation with the County Attorney’s Office. Owner: San Mateo County Sustainability Department. Timing: 2027-02-03.

This review evaluates the response document. Implementation claims have not been independently verified.

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