Environmental Health
Food
Services Programs
The Health District inspects all licensed food establishments to assure
compliance with the requirements of the Public Health Code. We seek to
reduce the public risk of foodborne illness by providing reasonable protection
from contaminated food and by improving the sanitary condition of food
establishments. The Health District investigates reports of illnesses
caused by food. By identifying the cause of the illness, we can prevent
future occurrences. All plans for new and renovating food establishments
are reviewed and approved by the Health District to help ensure that they
are built or renovated according to current food safety standards.
Housing
and Property Maintenance Code Enforcement
Local ordinances establish minimum standards for the maintenance of all
premises. It is the responsibility of the Health District to enforce these
codes. Buildings are inspected to assure that lighting, ventilation, electricity,
heating and plumbing are installed correctly and properly maintained.
Vector
Control-Mosquito and Tick Reduction
Lyme Disease
and West Nile Virus are just two
examples of vector-borne diseases. The Health District has a variety of
educational materials available to the public. These materials are an
excellent resource for information regarding protection of people, pets,
and property. In order to assess West Nile Virus activity, a bird surveillance
program is in place from May until late fall.
Swimming
Pool Inspections
Pools and spas operated at apartments, condominiums, parks, schools, and
clubs are regulated by the State Health Code and regularly inspected by
the Health District. Requirements include chemically balanced, safe water,
proper signage, rest rooms with warm showers, and fencing with proper
gates. Individual pool owners can receive answers about pool safety and
water quality.
West
Hartford-Bloomfield Health District
693-C Bloomfield Avenue
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Ph: (860) 561-7900
Fax: (860) 561-7918
