{"id":98,"date":"2016-11-14T19:30:22","date_gmt":"2016-11-14T19:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/?page_id=98"},"modified":"2026-03-16T12:55:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T16:55:09","slug":"environmental-health","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/environmental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Environmental Health Division"},"content":{"rendered":"
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      Environmental Health Division<\/h2>\n

      The Environmental Health Division is committed to protecting the health of the public by evaluating, correcting, and preventing many risk factors in the environment which can adversely affect the health of our community. Responsibilities of this division include regulatory evaluation and enforcement of food establishments, temporary food establishments, tourist establishments, dairy facilities, marinas, and swimming pools; investigation of foodborne illness complaints and outbreaks; food safety education and promotion; environmental complaints and investigations for rodent and pest infestation; mosquito surveillance concerning Zika Virus; and working with Richmond Animal Care and Control to administer the Rabies Program. We consistently interact with many state and local agencies in order to better serve our community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      CONTACT<\/span><\/h1>\n

      804-205-3912<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      Environmental Complaint Investigation<\/h2>\n

      The Environmental Health Division investigates approximately 500 complaints from citizens each year regarding various environmental concerns such as rodents, insects, nuisance birds, obnoxious odors, standing water, in addition to complaints related to the facilities which are permitted by our department.<\/p>\n

      RHHD Environmental Health does not have the authority to inspect residential rental properties for mold. Please contact local Code Enforcement for assistance.<\/em><\/p>\n

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      Code Enforcement<\/h2>\n

      Code Enforcement with the City of Richmond also serves as a partner to address citizen complaints about trash, tall grass, property maintenance, abandon vehicles, private property issues, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLAINTS<\/span><\/h1>\n

      <\/u>804-205-3912<\/p>\n

      CODE ENFORCEMENT<\/span><\/h1>\n

      804-646-6398 or online at
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      PROGRAMS\/DIVISION AREAS<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

      <\/a>Food Safety<\/h2>\n

      A major part of the division\u2019s work is permitting and regulating food establishments. There are over 1,100 food establishments in the City of Richmond. These establishments include restaurants, mobile food units, school cafeterias, daycare centers, adult homes, hospital kitchens, and coffee shops. They are regularly inspected as determined by the uniform statewide risk categorization system. Visit the Food Safety webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      <\/a>Lodging Facilities<\/a><\/a><\/h2>\n

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      The Richmond City Health District permits and inspects approximately 50 hotels, motels, inns, and Bed & breakfast facilities in the City of Richmond. Tourist establishment regulations are enforced to ensure the quality of overall sanitation.<\/p>\n