Environmental Public Health

Environmental Public Health promotes and protects Public Health in the City of Columbia and Boone County. We educate our residents and help keep our surroundings safe and healthy.

Food and Beverage Safety

• • City Food Code
  • Grocery store guidance (COVID-19)opens PDF file
  • File an Environmental Public Health complaint
  • Report a suspected foodborne illness
  • Food Handler Training (For food managers, handlers and servers) 
  • Information on Temporary/Mobile/Permanent Food Establishments
  • Food Product Datingopens PDF file
  • Responsible Alcohol Server Training (SMART)
  • CDC Feature on Keeping Backyard Poultry 
  • Food Product Datingopens PDF file
  • Food Safety Recalls
  • Pet-Friendly Patio Applicationopens WORD file
  • Variance Request for Pet-Friendly Patioopens WORD file

Farmers Markets

• • • Guidelines for Farmers Markets opens PDF file

Inspections

• • • Restaurants
    • Tattoo Establishments
    • Daycare Facilities 

Outdoor Health Protection 

• • • Mosquitoes
    • Ticks
    • Lake, Pool & Spa Inspections
    • Private Drinking Water Information

Boone County Wastewater Permit Program

How do I apply for an on-site sewage/wastewater disposal system in Boone County? Visit the Boone County Wastewater Permit Program

Ordinance Information

• • • Boone County Code of Ordinances
    • City of Columbia Code of Ordinances
    • Public Health Nuisances 

For any other questions, contact us at 573.874.7346, email us or contact the department.