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Environmental Health
The Environmental Health Division (EHD) staff works with the citizens of our community in an effort to maintain an environment that provides optimum health, safety, comfort and wellbeing, now and for future generations. The Village's EHD consists of three inspectors, with Bachelor of Science degrees. All of the inspectors are licensed by the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation as Environmental Health Practitioners. This division is responsible for the Food Service Program, Community Environmental Health, Recreational Programs, Day Care Programs, and Construction and Licensing.
The EHD staff works with the citizens of our community in an effort to maintain an environment that provides optimum health, safety, comfort and wellbeing, now and for future generations.
Food Service Inspections
EHD staff conduct routine, unannounced inspections of all licensed food service establishments, in compliance with the Illinois Department of Public Health Food Code. Staff also inspect food vendors participating in temporary events, including the Farmers Market.
To report a possible foodborne illness from a restaurant in Arlington Heights, please complete the online form on the Cook County Public Health Department's website or call 708-836-8699. To report any other concerns with Arlington Heights Food Service Establishments, email healthmail@vah.com or call 847-368-5760
- Illinois Food Service Sanitation Manager, Food Handler and Allergen Awareness Training (PDF)
- Plan review requirements (PDF)
- Consumer Advisory Notice (PDF)
- Consumer Food Allergen Notice (PDF)
- Temporary Food Service application (PDF)
- Temporary Food Service brochure (PDF)
EHD staff respond to nuisance complaints, such as:
- Insect and rodent control
- Improper refuse, recycling and yard waste storage and disposal
- Improper growth of grass & weeds
- Stagnant water/ mosquito concerns
- General health and sanitation concerns regarding housing
To report a nuisance, email healthmail@vah.com or call 847-368-5760
Day Care Inspections
EHD staff conduct routine, unannounced inspections of all commercial day care facilities to ensure safe and sanitary environments for the children using the facilities.
Construction & Licensing
EHD staff conduct plan reviews of all newly constructed or remodeled businesses during the planning and building permit phases. Staff also inspect all new businesses that have applied for a business license. This allows staff to inspect existing buildings that have changed tenants to assure that the structure is being maintained and proper sanitation and operational practices are in place.
Swimming Pool Inspections
EHD staff conduct routine, unannounced inspections of all public and semi-public swimming pools to ensure compliance with the Illinois Department of Public Health Swimming Facility Code.
Radon Monitoring
Radon monitoring allows residents to test their homes by obtaining a short-term radon test kit from Health Services. The cost of the test is $10, is available by appointment only, and is payable at the time the kit is received. The kit is then deployed in the home for 72 hours and returned for analysis. The results are mailed to residents. Long-term test kits are also available, on a limited basis, at the cost of $20. These kits are deployed in the home for 30 days. For detailed information about radon, visit the EPA website. For an appointment to pick up a test kit, call 847-368-5760
Refuse, Recycling and Landscape Waste
EHD staff work with the Groot, the solid waste company contracted with the Village to collect solid waste from single-family homes, to ensure compliance with the contract. See the Village's Refuse, Recycling & Landscape Waste page for all program information. Staff is also responsible for verifying that all multi-family housing properties, with more than three units, are providing recycling services to their residents, a Village code requirement.