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The environmental department at a local health
department is a complex combination of services
with an objective to have a safe and sanitary
environment for the public in Boyd County.
The department is responsible for
inspecting and handling complaints in Boyd County
on all food and retail establishments, school
cafeterias, and vendors at fairs. Food
establishments and school cafeterias are inspected
twice a year, in addition to, the investigation of
complaints. Each school building and facilities
in Boyd County is inspected twice a year.
The environmental department
inspects and investigates complaints in Boyd
County for:
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All hotels/motels
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Mobile home parks
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Recreational vehicle parks
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All public swimming pools and spas
(Private pools are exempt.)
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Tattoo studios
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Body piercing studios
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Ear piercing studios
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Tanning beds
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Septic tank cleaner trucks
The environmental department
handles complaints and follow up on dog/animal
bites. Onsite sewage system inspections and
complaints are part of the ongoing duties of the
department.
Links:
http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/info/phps/
www.fda.gov
http://publichealth.state.ky.us
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