Environmental Health Services

Environmental health services encompass public health regulations, food establishment requirements, and pests.

Business Applications and Guides outline requirements for businesses that are subject to public health rules and ordinances.
The Deer Feeding Ordinance prohibits the intentional feeding of deer in Austin.
Food Establishment Requirements prevent the spread of food-borne illness to protect public health.
Food Handler Registration requires employees of food enterprises to become registered food handlers.
Food Handler Training Resources list the various ways to meet the requirements for training.
Food Manager Certification is recognition that an individual is certified in the safe preparation and storage of food to prevent food-borne illnesses.
The Food Protection system promotes health and prevents disease through education, training, and regulation.
Pools and Spas that are public or semipublic must be inspected and issued a permit.
Public Health Regulations play a critical role in reducing illness and improving health in the general population.
- Public Health Regulations for Unincorporated Areas of Travis County
Restaurant Inspection Scores are posted for the more than 4,000 food establishments in Austin and Travis County.
Restaurants Allowing Dogs is a voluntary registry of restaurants allowing dogs into outdoor dining areas in compliance with the ordinance.
Smoking in Public Places Ordinance prohibits smoking in most public places and work places.
Vector Control assists individual property owners with eradiacting rodents and pests on their property, including mosquitos and bees.

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