Health Inspections & Enforcement

  • The Health Department has a comprehensive program of public health inspections and enforcement.
  • All Food Establishments in the city must be licensed and inspected regularly. If you have a complaint call the department for more information.
  • All Pools and Beaches in the city must be licensed and inspected regularly according to local and state regulations.
  • The Health Department investigates issues regarding Housing and Public Health. If you have a public health complaint about a housing condition call the department for more information.
  • The department investigates cases of Communicable Diseases and provides information to residents when requested.
  • The department inspects licensed facilities such as Day Care Centers and Schools public health compliance including immunization status of children.
  • A comprehensive program of Environmental Investigations is ongoing in the department involving issues such as hazardous materials in the environment and lead poisoning.
  • The Health Department is a member of the City's Local Emergency Planning Committee that oversees the complicated issues involving emergencies in the community.
  • The Health Department works with and contracts with area health departments to plan and respond to Regional Public Health Issues.
  • At all levels, the department offers Health Education Information to residents seeking more information about issues affecting them and their families.