Environmental Health

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Environmental Health:


Promoting, protecting, and improving community health and safety through the implementation of state laws and regulations.  This section performs plan review, permitting, and inspections of restaurants, food stands, mobile food units, childcare facilities, schools,  tattoo establishments, public swimming pools, septic systems, and private drinking water wells.  

Food & Lodging 

Food & Lodging services includes inspection of facilities according to law;  posting inspection grade cards for public view; assurance that facilities are being constructed to meet North Carolina sanitation guidelines; investigation of complaints and foodborne illness outbreaks; the provision of food sanitation and safety education for food handlers; and the provision of environmental investigations to determine the source of lead exposure in children reported to have elevated blood lead levels.

For more information see the Food & Lodging Program Brochure (PDF) and the links below.

Randolph County Sanitation Grades

Food Service Establishment Rules

On-Site Water Protection

The On-site Water Protection section evaluates properties for proper siting, permitting, and design of septic systems and private drinking water wells.  We work with landowners, builders, septic and well contractors, and others to protect public health, safety, and the environment. 

For more information, see the On-site Wastewater and Well Program Brochure (PDF) 

On-Site Water Protections Rules

Why Are Environmental Health Services So Important? Video

EH-Sanitation Rating
EH-Fee Schedule
EH - Email food truck location
EH-Festival
EH-Survey
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