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To access the Tennessee Department of Health Food and General Sanitation Rules, click here. Inspection schedule is as follows:

  • Restaurants – Inspected every 6 months (180 days)
  • Hotels/Motels – Inspected every 6 months (180 days)
  • Swimming Pools – Inspected every 30 days (in season)
  • Day Care Facilities – Inspected every 6 months (180 days)
  • Schools – Inspected every 6 months (180 days)
  • Camps – Inspected twice per year (in season)
  • Tattoo Establishments – Inspected every 3 months (90 days)
  • Body Piercing Establishments – Inspected every 3 months (90 days)

In addition to the above regular inspections, an inspection is done on any complaint received in the Environmental Health Office. Previous to opening a new establishment, contact should be made with an environmentalist for consultation, advice, and plan review if required.

To report a foodborne illness please call the Epidemiology section of the Health Department at 209-8190

General Sanitation

  • Complaints received by our office of garbage, trash, debris, or safety hazards in areas outside the city limits, are written up for response by an inspector. 
  • When necessary, the inspector will send a notice or will consult with the owner for abatement of the problem. 
  • Any severe health and safety hazard within the county that is not addressed by the owner will be referred to the Health and Safety Hearing Board.

Click Here for printable instructions on:

  • Hand Dishwashing
  • Hand Washing
  • Food Temperature
  • Food Storage Temperature
  • Proper Storage Temperature
  • No Rodents

Print out the Food & General Service Request Form