{"id":72,"date":"2017-01-26T19:22:37","date_gmt":"2017-01-26T19:22:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/portsmouth\/?page_id=72"},"modified":"2026-01-05T16:23:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T20:23:10","slug":"environmental-health-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/portsmouth\/environmental-health-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Environmental Health Services"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Department of Environmental Health is responsible for administering environmental programs and services to reduce the incidence of environmental conditions which may adversely impact the health, safety and well being of the citizens of Portsmouth. Enforcement of applicable city and state statues and codes occurs through public education efforts as well as through legal actions.\u00a0\u00a0For more information about Environmental Health Services 393-8585 extension 8585.<\/span><\/p>\n

In an effort to provide quality customer service, the Portsmouth Health Department\u2019s Environmental Health section is instituting walk-in hours and will be scheduling appointments based on specific customer needs.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

CALL-IN SERVICES
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\nNew establishments<\/span>
\nComplaints<\/span>
\nGeneral questions<\/span>
\nSchedule appointments<\/span><\/p>\n

WALK-IN HOURS
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\nMonday 9am-2pm<\/span>
\nWednesday 11am-3pm<\/span>
\nFriday 9am-2pm<\/span><\/p>\n

To schedule an appointment with your inspector,\u00a0 please call (757) 393-8585 ext. 8585<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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Food Establishment and Institutional Programs<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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General Environmental Programs<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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