Monday, September 27, 2021

Environmental Health

Update on Food Worker Training

Food worker classes at all of our office locations (Prescott- 1090 Commerce Drive; Prescott Valley- 3212 N. Windsong Drive; and Cottonwood- 10 S. 6th Street) have been canceled until further notice. On-site food worker classes can be offered for a minimum of eight (8) paying trainees, as long as the establishment can provide adequate space for physical distancing. If fewer than (8) individuals attend a scheduled class, the facility requesting the food worker training will be responsible to cover the cost. ANSI approved on-line training certificates continues to be valid for employment compliance per YCHO.

Inspections – Food Facilities

Our inspectors closely monitor food temperatures. We also consider how food is prepared, stored, displayed and protected. Our unannounced inspections include, but are not limited to the following establishments:

Eating and Drinking
Retail Food Markets
Child Day Care
Adult Assisted Living
Hospital Food
Schools
Children’s Camps

Meat markets
Deli’s
Mobile Food Unit
Food Processors
Bakeries
Grocery Stores
Food Caterers

Online Food Facility Inspections Results

Winners of our Golden Plate Award

We also do plan reviews of new and remodeled facilities to be sure they will substantially meet 2017 FDA Food Code .

Special Events Inspections and Coordination

Special events are temporary food service concessions. YCCHS inspects and licenses these vendors.

Swimming Pool/Spa Inspections

Our pool inspections include, but are not limited to...

Public and Semi-public swimming pools
Public and Semi-public Spas
Public and Semi-public wading pools

Hotel and Motel Inspections

This includes Plan Reviews of new and remodeled facilities.

School Grounds and Camp Grounds Inspections

YCCHS conducts annual inspections to ensure safe and sanitary conditions.

Environmental Disease Control

Food Worker Training/Manager Certificate Training

Click here to learn more about training and certification.

Information Links

Guidance for locally grown produce (Fruit, vegetables and nuts) in licensed food establishments
Food Safety Industry Council - The purpose of this council is to offer advice, review activities and reports, and build relations that serve to improve food safety. FSIC Meeting Information
Home Baked and Confectionary Goods law
Yavapai County Health Code and Ordinances
Notice of Inspection Rights / Bill of Rights
Arizona Administrative Code Title 9, Chapter 8, Articles 1-13
2017 Food Code
Arizona Revised Statutes Title 11
Arizona Revised Statutes Title 36
Arizona Revised Statutes Title 41
Well Water Quality
ADA Brochure
2017 FDA Food Code Summary of Changes
Health Code and Ordinance Revisions Effective January 1, 2019
Full Text Health Code and Ordinance Effective January 1, 2019

Complaints

If we find valid complaints regarding sanitary conditions in food service, hotels or motels, or spas and pools, we notify the business owners and require them to make repairs or changes needed to remove the public health hazard. We also respond when we receive complaints about mosquito breeding areas on public or private land.

Fee Schedule

See Frequently Asked Questions for more details on Environmental Health.

Yavapai County Health Code and Ordinances

Environmental Health Forms

Annual License/Online Payment

Outlook Web Access Links:
County Employees | Court Employees