Environmental Health

Environmental Health protects people from environmental hazards and disease through effective and efficient prevention and treatment efforts.

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Apply for Temporary Food Permits Instructions on how to apply for temporary food permits in the City of St. Louis Service Page
Pet Registration and Licensing Information on rabies vaccination, pet registration and fees Service Page
Report a Problem with a Food Establishment Report problems or request inspections of food establishments regarding; foodborne illnesses, mold, employees working while ill, lack of water, proper trash disposal or with pests or animals on the premises. Service Page
Report a Stray Animal or Pet Problem Report a stray animal, animal cruelty, injured animal, animal bite/attack, dangerous animal, deceased animal and other animal issue. Service Page
Report an Air Pollution Problem Asbestos pollution, demolition dust, vehicle regularly idling over 5 minutes, and open burning concerns. Service Page
Report Pest and Rodent Problems Report mosquito, rodent and other pest problems to Citizens' Service Bureau. Service Page

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Air Pollution Control
Air Pollution Control provides permitting approval for asbestos abatement, demolition, and occupancy. Inspectors also provide site monitoring and enforcement required by the City ordinance.

Animal Care and Control
Ensuring the health and safety of City of St. Louis residents and companion animals through the enforcement of pet-related ordinances, and the promotion of pet safety and responsible pet ownership.

Community Sanitation
Community Sanitation responds to complaints and enforces local and state regulations for health hazards such as raw sewage, no water, insufficient heat, excessive garbage and trash, hazardous materials, and heat or cold- related illnesses.

Food and Beverage Control Program
Food and Beverage Control inspects and permits restaurants, taverns, and other establishments serving food, including food booths at fairs and festivals, to ensure food safety.

Vector Control
Vector Control works to decrease potential disease vectors, including mosquitoes and rats, both of which spread disease and are a nuisance. The program also responds to reports of other potential disease vectors.