Environmental Health & Safety

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Health & Safety Plans, Permits & Inspections

Environmental Health & Safety promotes public health through plan review, permitting and inspections of food service establishments, child day care facilities, nursing homes, hotels, public pools and tattoo artists. The division investigates lead exposure in children and pregnant women.

Complaints Fairs, Festivals & Fundraisers FDA Standards Food Trucks & Pushcarts Inspection Scores Plan Review & Permits Public Swimming Pools Regulated Facilities Rules & Resources Safety at Home Tattoos

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Wake County Pool Inspection Season Set to Kick Off Next Week

Environmental Health & Safety

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Wake County Pursues Federal Standards of Excellence to Ensure Food Safety for Residents and Visitors

February 20, 2023

Environmental Health & Safety

Wake County Health Inspector evaluating a food truck

Wake County Health Inspectors to Ensure Fair Food Favorites are Safe

October 12, 2022

Environmental Health & Safety

Environmental health specialist kneels poolside with a kit to test the pool water

Wake County Prepares for a Clean and Healthy Pool Season

Environmental Health & Safety

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Monday - Friday
Office Hours: 8:15 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Phone Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.