Environmental Public Health
Environmental Public Health Specialists are agents of the Missouri Department of Health. The Pemiscot County EPHS is a Certified Environmental Health Specialist in the State of Missouri. The responsibilities of the EPHS include the following:
♦ Inspect restaurants, taverns, schools, senior centers, retail food establishments, daycare & lodging establishments.
♦ Evaluate plans for septic system installations, site evaluations, & issue permits. Consult with homeowners & installers about septic options.
♦ Collect private water samples upon request. Two types of sample available: Bacteriological & General Chemistry (also known as New Well Series).
♦ Investigate complaints which may indicate a public health problems such as foodborne illness or sewage problems.
♦ Conduct food schools in which food safety & sanitation is taught to food service employees.
Additional Environmental Links:
National Environmental Health Association
Government Food Safety Information
NOTES: **Food Service Inspection results are open to the public
