Complaint Forms
Use the Environmental Health - Complaint Form to make complaints about: food safety and sanitary practices in service establishments, drinking water, summer camp/children home/institution, tattoo/body piercing, schools, smoking, mattress refurbishing, septic tanks, illegal vendors, swimming pools/spas, food & drink, public accommodations, public nuisance, and infestations.
Foodborne Illness Complaints
If you believe your illness was caused by eating at a commercial food establishment (restaurant, deli or caterer) complete the Foodborne Illness Complaint Form or call the Office of Epidemiology at (702) 759-1300. Provide your contact information so an investigator can follow up if more information is required.
Asbestos Waste Transportation Permits: Electronic Application Instructions
Asbestos Waste Removal Contractor Information, Asbestos Waste Transporter Information, and Asbestos Waste Disposal Information are pre-programmed in the application. [...]
Guidelines for Food Service Facilities and Public Accommodations During and After a Boil Water Advisory
During a Boil Water Advisory General Notify guests immediately. Post signs or copies of the water system's health advisory [...]
Label Review
Food establishments that package foods for off-site sale, such as wholesaling of pre-packaged products for sale in grocery stores or at farmers markets, or off-site consumption, such as ready-made sandwiches, are required to label those packaged foods, and must obtain approval for each of those labels from the health district. Foods requiring labels are those durably pre-packaged before customer order, such as packets of spice blends, bagged & sealed bread, bagged and sealed cookies and cakes, salsa or condiments in tubs or jars, premade wrapped sandwiches, etc.
Forms
Application for Plan Review PDF 401KB Instructions for Plan Review Submission PDF 78KB
Common Drinking Water Topics
Safe Drinking Water Program - Frequently Asked Questions
Waste Tire Hauler Program
A business or person who transports waste tires or materials derived from waste tires over the highways of the State [...]
Disputa entre Propietarios /Inquilinos
In English Propietarios: Los propietarios y dueños de propiedades tienen la obligación de [...]
Landlord/Tenant Disputes
En Español Landlords: Landlords and property owners have an obligation to provide [...]
Unpermitted Vendors
Unpermitted vendors include any person selling food without a health permit and business license. This can occur from a [...]
Food Establishment Operator Questions
Feedback or complaint form that can be used by FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS regarding the inspection process, final outcome of an inspection, and/or the food inspector.
Restaurant Inspections
Restaurant inspections are now available online from 2005 to the present. Inspections for bars, taverns, snack bars, food processors, [...]
Syrup of Ipecac Policy Change
The Southern Nevada Health District Regulations Governing the Sanitation of Child Care Facilities (Adopted August 22, 2002), Section 4.4.2 (l) requires an “Un-expired bottle of Syrup of Ipecac that is only administered following instructions from a poison control center or physician” to be included in the first aid kit of a child care facility.
Cross Connection Terms and Definitions
Please refer to the following terms and definitions to gain a better understanding of cross connection control and backflow [...]
Environmental Health Regulators and Community Partnership
Southern Nevada Health District Environmental Health Division hosts quarterly food safety partnership meetings. All are welcome to attend the free meeting and training. Free food safety training in both Spanish and English, are available following some meetings. Be sure to register for the meeting and training in your area!
Safe Drinking Water Program
Our mission is “to protect and promote the health, the environment and the well being of Southern Nevada residents and visitors and manage public health hazards in the environment.” Since 1977 the health district’s Safe Drinking Water Program (SDWP), has contracted with the Nevada Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Safe Drinking Water (BSDW), to oversee all of Clark County’s ground-water systems not in the direct influence of surface water (approximately 97 public water systems)
Child Care Well Analysis
The Southern Nevada Health District Regulations Governing the Sanitation and Safety of Child Care FacilitiesPDF 656KB specifies certain requirements be met for Family or Group Care Homes that have private wells as the source of their water.
Imminent Health Hazard
Violations observed indicating that a product, practice, circumstance, or event creates a situation that requires immediate correction or closure [...]
Special Events Child Care Facilities
A special events child care facility is a facility that is operated by an organization conducting a business that [...]
Hydraulics
Hydraulics are an important part of any aquatic venue functionality. Aquatic venues must meet prescribed Maximum Allowable Turnover Times [...]
Child Care Resource Library
General Syrup of Ipecac Policy Change Well Analysis Handouts Childcare Kitchens Without Permits PDF 235KB Infant Room Requirements PDF [...]
Forms & Regulations
Forms Application for Family and Group Care Homes PDF 115KB Application for Plan Review Home Care Checklist PDF 163 [...]
Child Care Facilities
To download a permit application packet for a commercial childcare facility, click here. The application packet contains instructions and [...]
Regulations – Body Art
The Regulations Governing the Sanitation and Safety of Body Art Establishments were created in 2022. These regulations, which became [...]
Final Permitting Inspections – Body Art Facilities
A final permitting inspection of your facility must be scheduled prior to beginning any operations (except on change-of-ownership inspections). [...]
Body Art Card FAQs
You will need to schedule an appointment using our online scheduling portal. At the appointment you will need to [...]
Inspection Process
The Southern Nevada Health District Regulations Governing the Sanitation and Safety of Body Art Facilities require a minimum of [...]
Body Art Card Requirements
Body piercing and permanent makeup artists are required to get a Body Art Card to ensure the following requirements are met: Be a minimum of 18 years of age. Have a minimum of six months experience or training. Obtained a score of at least 80 percent on the multiple choice examination. Possess current certification in infectious disease training.
Body Art
The Southern Nevada Health District Environmental Health Division regulates, permits and inspects all body art establishments. Body art is defined as tattoo, permanent makeup, and body piercing. Recently tattoos have become mainstream and are viewed by enthusiasts as expressive forms of body art. From eagles inked onto biceps to perfectly arched 'permanent' eyebrows, tattooing has become big business in Clark County.
Types of Backflow Devices
Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker (AVB) is a backflow prevention device that protects against backsiphonage. AVB placement must always be placed [...]
Backflow Protection Responsibility
Facility Owner/Permit Holder is responsible to ensure adequate backflow protection is in place and functioning properly. This includes: Testing [...]
Backflow Protection Program
NRS 439, NAC 444 and NAC445A give the Southern Nevada Health District the authority to enforce cross-connection protection requirements [...]
Required Signage – Aquatic Health
NEW: The lettering shall be legible and at least 1 inch high, with a contrasting background, unless otherwise specified. [...]
Operations – Aquatic Facility
The Southern Nevada Health District is responsible for supervising the sanitation and safety of all permitted aquatic facilities.
Regulation Updates
At this time, no additional training sessions are scheduled. Training Resources: AH-Regs Training January 2019 (PDF) AH-Regs Training [...]
Aquatic Facility Regulations
The Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) Sections 444.010 – 444.546 served as SNHD’s governing document to regulate the operation of public bathing places. Due to changes to industry and safety standards, SNHD developed and proposed regulations based on the CDC’s Model Aquatic Health Code. The new regulations were approved by the Board of Health in April 2018 and approved by the Nevada State Board of Health on June 8, 2018.
Aquatic Health Program
The Southern Nevada Health District’s Aquatic Health Program (AHP) is responsible for Public Bathing Places (swimming pool and spa). AHP Plan Review and Operations regulate under the authority of the Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) Chapter 444.010.
Kitchen Sanitation and Food Safety Guidelines
The preparation, packaging and handling of cottage foods should take place separately from other domestic activities, such as family [...]
Registration and Label Review Process
In order to operate a cottage food operation, Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 446 requires that the cottage [...]
What Farmers’ Market/Swap Meet Managers Need to Know
What is a cottage food operation? A cottage food operation, as allowed by a revision of Nevada Revised Statutes [...]
Fact Sheet
A cottage food operation, as allowed by Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 446, means a natural person who [...]
Cottage Food Operations
In May, 2013, the Nevada Legislature passed, and the Governor signed, the Cottage Food bill (SB206 PDF), allowing certain foods to be prepared and sold from a person’s home. The law language will be filed under Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 446 and is effective July 1, 2013. A cottage food operation, as allowed by SB206, means a natural person who manufactures or prepares food items in a non-food establishment setting for sale directly to an end consumer. Gross sales from a cottage food operation may not exceed $35,000 annually.
“Craft” Foods
Please note that “craft foods” - canned or jarred acidified foods such as pickles, salsa, relishes, etc., produced and [...]
Food Establishment Operations
Environmental Health Food Establishment Operations staff is responsible for the regulation and inspection of food establishments in Clark County. Once a health permit to operate a food establishment is approved through the Plan Review process, the permitted food establishment is inspected periodically by health district staff to assure ongoing compliance with pertinent sections of these regulations.
Special Event Health Permit and Visiting Artists
Special Event Health Permit The requirements for a Body Art Special Event Health Permit are as follows: [...]
Environmental Health Office Contact List
Locate the Environmental Health office that inspects your food establishment to find out what forms of payment are accepted [...]
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plan
A HACCP plan is a written document that delineates the formal procedures for following the HACCP principles developed by the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Food.
Food Handler Safety Videos
Food Operations is proud to present this Food Safety Video series. Below are several important and frequently discussed topics in food safety that will provide some extra guidance. Many thanks to our video team and SNHD's Public Information Office for their hard work. Thank you also to the inspectors who demonstrated our video topics.
Food Establishment Resource Library
The Food Establishment Resource Library will assist food establishment operators with running their establishments safely and comply with the 2010 Regulations Governing the Sanitation of Food Establishments.
Requirements for Equipment and Structure of Packaged Food Warehouses and Packaged Grocery*
The purpose of this requirement sheet is to provide guidance regarding the minimum standards for a packaged foods warehouse. [...]
Appendices
Research on determining the temperature range for "Substantial Health Hazard" PDF 20KB Appendix A - Public Health Significance of [...]
Chapter 1 – Purpose and Definitions
The purpose of these Regulations is to safeguard public health and provide to CONSUMERs FOOD that is safe, un-ADULTERATED, and honestly presented in FOOD ESTABLISHMENTs.
Table of Contents
1. General Provisions Definitions 1.1 “Agency of jurisdiction” defined 1.2 “Bathroom” defined 1.3 “Bed and breakfast facility” defined 1.4 [...]
Section 1 – General Provisions
Summary of Acronyms used in this Regulation EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency °F Degrees Fahrenheit FIFRA Federal Insecticide, [...]
Used Mattresses and Bedding FAQs
Downloads Regulations.pdf Application.pdf Contact Information Phone: (702) 759-0660 Email: environmentalhealth@snhd.org [...]
Used Mattress & Bedding Registration Process
The retail sale or wholesale of any used mattresses or bedding without first subjecting the used mattresses or bedding [...]
Used Mattresses and Bedding Regulations
Regulations Governing the Sanitation and Safety of Used Mattresses and BeddingWHEREAS, the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) has been established [...]
Underground Storage Tank (UST) Inspections
Southern Nevada Health District has an interlocal contract with the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) to inspect and [...]
Section 2 Substantial Hazards to Public Health and Safety
Substantial Hazards to Public Health and Safety include, but are not limited to: 2.1 Substantial damage to the public [...]
Special Events
Note: Event coordinator and temporary food establishment applications will not be processed after 3:30 p.m. All applications must be completed [...]
Statutes & Standards
Statutes Nevada Revised Statues Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning Nevada Administrative Codes Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning [...]
Helpful Tips
In an effort to expedite our handling of your submittals, we offer the following tips: Personal checks are not [...]
Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2022. Contact 702-759-0661 to verify fees. Tentative Map Review Fee — $203 Plan Review Fee (Residential [...]
Section 3 – Facilities and Equipment
3.1 Plans for construction, remodeling Before any person begins the construction or extensive remodeling of a public accommodation facility [...]
Improvement Plans
Review Process Submit stamped, signed, and dated improvement plans to the Subdivision File Manager. Note: Improvement plans can only [...]
Final Maps
Review Process Submit final map to Subdivision File Manager. If no improvement plans will be submitted an invoice will [...]
Tentative Maps
Review Process Submit tentative maps to subdivision review via the Subdivion File Manager. An invoice will be emailed and [...]
Beginner’s Guide to the Subdivision Review Process
The subdivision review process begins when tentative maps, final maps and improvement plans are submitted with plan review [...]
Subdivision Plan Review
The Southern Nevada Health District reviews, approves and regulates certain environmental and health aspects of commercial and residential subdivision [...]
Modify Existing Permit
An application to modify a permit submittal shall include the following: Electronic submittal to Health District's Solid Waste Portal [...]
Regulations & Statutes
Solid waste management facility types are defined in the Regulations Governing the Management of Solid Waste. Statutory & Regulatory [...]
Permit Application Process
A solid waste management facility in Clark County must submit an application for a permit, permit modification, or permit [...]
Permit to Operate a Solid Waste Management Facility
Permit Application Process An initial permanent permit application process includes the following: Initial meeting Permit application and fee submittal [...]
Forms & Guides
Application Guide PDF 57KB Application Form for Permit/Permit Modifications to Operate a Solid Waste Management Facility PDF 44KB Application [...]
Fee Schedule
Download Fee Schedule Effective July 1, 2022 The following forms of payment are accepted: Online payments preferred Business check [...]
Registrations – Qualified Operators and Pool Companies
All Aquatic Venues must have a Qualified Operator contracted or employed to maintain the aquatic venues whenever the facility is operating.
Solid Waste Plan Review & Permitting
Service Counter Hours: Wednesday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. A [...]
Section 4 – General Sanitation
4.1 Public areas All public areas of public accommodation facilities must be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner, [...]
Plan Review – Aquatic Facility
Any aquatic facility owner planning to construct an aquatic venue, or planning to remodel an existing aquatic venue, must make application with SNHD and receive written approval prior to starting any work.
Section 5 – Control of Vermin
5.1 General provisions and preventive measures 5.1.1 Insects, rodents, and other vermin must be controlled. Corrective engineering measures may [...]
Section 6 Employees
6.1 Illness reporting and duty status 6.1.1 Any employee who has been diagnosed by a medical professional licensed or [...]
Section 7 – Food Service and Food Service Facilities
7.1 Prepackaged food sales 7.1.1 A public accommodation facility may offer guest room prepackaged non-potentially hazardous food sales using [...]