Environmental health protects the public from disease related to physical, chemical and biological factors in the environment. It encompasses assessment and control of these factors and is targeted towards creating a healthy supportive environment.
Environmental issues are addressed by:
- Inspecting food establishments
- Inspecting temporary food establishments at events
- Inspecting daycares
- Inspecting lodging facilities
- Inspecting sewage system installations
- Investigating sewage/food service complaints
- Investigating food borne disease outbreak
- Educating the community on current food/code regulations, sewage system options, food permits, etc.
- Observing and preventing the spread of communicable diseases
For more information regarding environmental health issues, please contact the Health Department at (660) 465-7275.
PRICES for 2017
Temporary Food Permit (One Time Event)………..….. $0
Temporary Mobile/Annual Permit……………………..… $0
Yearly Food Service License………………………………… $50
Food Handlers Class…………………………………………… $10
Duplicate Food Handler Card………………………………. $3