Environmental Health Services
To assure safe food, water, air, and environment to all citizens and visitors to Jackson County.
Environmental Health Services enforces laws that protect the community health. These include clean air regulations, water purity standards, food service requirements, and animal control.
It is responsible for inspection and licensing of food service operations, public pools and spas, hotels/motels, campgrounds, and RV parks throughout Jackson County to ensure public safety.
General environmental health services including disease investigations, nuisance complaints, hazardous spill response, chemical exposures, etc.
Click on one of the following program elements to get more information:
ONLINE FOODHANDLER TESTING IS NOW AVAILABLE!!!! You MUST have access to a printer in order to complete this process. Click here to proceed.
Updated Restaurant Inspection Scores Click here to see restaurant inspection scores updated monthly.
Air Quality Services Seek compliance with Jackson County Air Pollution Ordinance by making daily woodburning advisory, monitoring homes for compliance, responding to complaints, and conducting public education campaigns.
Animal Control Services License dogs, enforce Animal Control laws, pick up stray/unwanted animals, and respond to animal bites, nuisance animals and livestock kills. Provide shelter, adoption services and humane euthanasia for stray unwanted animals.
Drinking Water Services Monitor public drinking water systems. Conduct system surveys, compliance, sampling, respond to maximum contaminant or bacteria violations and ensure corrections and follow-up sampling.
Food Services License and inspect restaurants and other public food service operations.
Health Advisories Information regarding local health concerns.
Smoke Free Bars Gives a list of smoke free bars in the Medford area.
Mold Information Links to various informative websites.
Public Swimming Pools and Spas Services License and inspect all public swimming pools and spas.
Preparedness Information Provides information on how to manage food & water safely and keep your family safe during a natural disaster or power outtage. Look for these and other tips on the Preparedness page.
Travelers Accomodations License and inspect all travelers accomodations such as hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts, etc.
Rules, Forms, and Applications Download various rules, forms, and applications regarding environmental health.
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