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Environmental Health Services

Welcome to the Austin Public Health Environmental Health Services Division!

We provide food safety inspections, inspections at pools, spas, and interactive water features and fountains, state-mandated inspections at custodial care facilities, vector control and pest investigations, and respond to environmental complaints and public health nuisances.

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Food Safety Programs

The division ensures food safety for all food establishments.  Click the links below to visit the selected program page:

-> Fixed Food Establishments 

-> Mobile Food Vendors

-> Temporary Food Events

-> Farmers Markets

-> Charitable Feeding Organizations 

-> Vending Machine Application

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Pools, Spas, Interactive Water Features & Fountains

The division ensures the health and safety of all public and semi-public aquatic facilities to reduce the incidence of waterborne diseases and accidental drownings and injuries.

Request an Inspection
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Custodial Care Facilities

The division performs state-mandated inspections required for custodial care facilities, such as childcare, foster care and adoption housing. To apply for a custodial care inspection complete and return the Custodial Care Inspection Application (PDF) to our office -- or submit a request online at Home | Austin Public Health | My Health Department.

For information on fee waivers for Custodial Care Inspections and Food Enterprise Permits for facilities within the City of Austin, please see Fee Waivers for High-Quality Child-Care providers in Austin information (PDF).
 

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Mosquito Trap set up

Environmental Vector Control

The division provides on-site assessments and responds to complaints about rodents, mosquitoes, and stinging insects.  The program also performs mosquito surveillance (trapping) to identify the source of mosquito borne diseases and applies limited control measures.

Environmental Vector Control Page

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Resources

City Code and Resources

Food Handler and Food Safety

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Contact Information

If you need assistance, we're here to help. Use the contact us form or reach us by phone, email, mail, or in person at the address below. You can also view a map of our location for easy directions.

  • Phone: (512) 978-0300 and select option 5.
  • Email: ehsd.service@austintexas.gov
  • Mailing Address: Environmental Health Services, PO Box 142529, Austin, TX 78714.
    *All overnight or expedited mail should be sent directly to our Rutherford Lane office to ensure timely processing.
  • Physical Address: Environmental Health Services, 1520 Rutherford Ln, Bldg. 1 Ste 205, Austin, TX 78754.
  • Lobby Hours: 7:45am - 3:30pm | Office Hours: 7:45am - 4:45pm

Have feedback? Submit your thoughts at Feedback Survey: Austin Public Health Environmental Health Services.

 

News and Announcements

News and Announcements

Mobile Food Vendor Town Hall Meeting

Major changes are coming to mobile food vendors in Texas on July 1, 2026.   Austin Public Health – Environmental Health Services Division invites you to a Mobile Food Vendor Townhall Meeting to discuss the changes coming to mobile food vending in Texas beginning July 1, 2026.

📅 Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Austin Public Health Office, 1520 Rutherford Ln, Austin, TX 78754, Building One – First Floor Training Room 1‑118 A‑C

-> View the Mobile Food Vendor Town Hall Flyer: English | Spanish

To learn more, visit Mobile Food Vendors | Austin Public Health | AustinTexas.gov.

Environmental Health Services Retail Program Changes

We want to inform you of the upcoming changes to food permit fees with Austin Public Health (APH), Environmental Health Services (EHS).  On August 14, 2025, Austin City Council approved new fees for mobile vending, temporary food permits, *retail food permits, and mobile fire fees.

TRAVIS COUNTY INVOICES CAN NOT BE PAID ONLINE

All questions and concerns can be submitted via email to EHSD.Service@austintexas.gov or by contacting 512-978-0300. In addition to our in-person services, you may submit your applications and requests for processing by:

  • Mail: Austin Public Health, PO BOX 142529, Austin, TX 78714; along with payment by check or money order, or
  • Email: EHSD.Service@austintexas.gov; and you will receive payment instructions to make payment.