Environmental Health

Improving & Protecting Quality Of Life

Environmental factors can have a big impact on your health. The Cincinnati Health Department helps improve and protect quality of life in the city's neighborhoods through several programs. 

Environmental Services Brochure (Printable) English
Environmental Services Brochure (Printable) Spanish

We keep Cincinnati safe through licensing and inspections. We work to prevent and reduce the risk of  environmental health hazards, such as disease or injury associated with tobacco smoke, food-restaurants, water, animals, rodents, insects and waste.

We license:

  • Composting Facilities
  • Household Sewage Systems
  • Mobile and Temporary Food Service Operations
  • Restaurants and Grocery Stores
  • Swimming Pools and Spas
  • Tattoo, Piercing and Body Art Studios