Environmental Safety
Kentucky Health Care
Environmental Staff
Ballard and Carlisle County
Brian Moynahan – 270-331-0775
Fulton and Hickman County
Kevin Alderice
Fulton/Fulton City – 1-270-472-1984
Fulton/ Hickman City – 1-270-236-2825
Hickman County – 1-270-653-6110
McCracken County
Onsite – Crystal Stevenson – ext. 130
Food – Joel Barrett – ext. 169
Plumbing Inspector – Lynn Bundy – ext. 157
Rebecca Lilly – ext. 170
Kaitlyn Thompson – ext. 110
Food Safety
The Environmental Branch inspects and permits all food service establishments including restaurants, delis, cafeterias, community kitchens, groceries, concession stands and private club kitchens. Investigates all food related complaints and food borne disease outbreaks. For information on the differences between the 2005 and the 2013 food code please click here.
Temporary Food Permits:
A person or group may purchase a temporary permit to sell food at a festival, fair or special event. All food must be prepared on-site at the address listed for the permit. Permits for 1-3 days are 60 dollars, 4-7 days is 90 dollars and 8-14 days is 125 dollars.
Food Certifications:
(PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE PROCEEDING)
As per Kentucky and the FDA Food Code 2013 requirements, each establishment shall have a certified food protection manager who is able to direct and control food preparation and service.
It is EASY to get certified! You can take the training and test at: https://ky-purdhd.statecert.com
Upon opening the website:*
Select “Register” in the upper right-hand corner
Enter your information and receive a confirmation email
Confirm your email address by clicking in the email
Select “Get New License”
Select “Food Manager Certification” $80
Take the course and test then print your certificate and also receive an electronic certificate!
*Each individual shall register with their own name, information, email, and password.
This program is most compatible with Google Chrome and Firefox browsers.
Public Facility Inspections
Public Facilities Inspections are performed on Schools, Hotel/Motels, Mobile Home/RV Parks, Public Swimming Pools, Tattoo Studios as well as other facilities. State law requires that the facilities listed above and others not listed be permitted through the health department and be inspected annually, bi-annually or on complaint basis. They are inspected to insure that the facilities are kept in a sanitary condition to prevent sickness/disease or injury and also kept in good repair.
If more information is needed or if there is an interest in opening a public type of facility, contact your Health Environmentalist at your local health center.
Hotels & Motels
Hotel/Motels are permitted and inspected by the Health Department. They are inspected once a year plus any complaint inspections. The inspections cover cleanliness, good repair and vector control.
Public Swimming Facilities
Public pools and hot tubs are permitted and inspected by the health department. The facilities are inspected twice a year and water quality is monitored monthly plus complaints. The inspections cover water quality, proper safety equipment and mechanical upkeep.
Schools
All Private and Public schools K-12 is inspected twice a year plus complaints. The inspections cover cleanliness, safety and building maintenance.
Tattoo Studios
All Tattoo and Body Piercing Studios are inspected at least twice per year for proper sanitary procedure, record keeping and artist registration. Tattoo artists must be registered with the health department and all studios must be permitted. The department inspects and monitors businesses that perform ear piercing as well.
Mobile Home & RV Parks
Mobile Home and RV Parks are permitted and inspected annually by the Health Department for compliance with state health and safety laws.
State Confinement Facilities
State confinement facilities are inspected twice a year by the PDHD.
Bed & Breakfast
The PDHD permits and inspects bed & breakfast. They are inspected once a year
General Sanitation
General Sanitation items include public health nuisance control, private well water testing, rabies, and septic tank servicing companies. Public health nuisance items include mosquito control, rodent and insect control, surfacing sewage, household garbage disposal and any other unsanitary conditions that affect public health.
Private Well Testing – Private Water Sources (wells, cisterns, springs, etc.) are sampled for bacteriological quality on a request basis. There is a $50 fee for this service. Water is tested for Coli-forms and Fecal Coli-forms
Rabies – The Rabies Prevention Program involves investigation of animal bites, preparation and submission of samples for testing. Under Kentucky Law, any animal that is either suspected of having rabies or bites a human must be placed under quarantine for a ten-day period or it must be euthanized and submitted to the State Laboratory for testing. Kentucky State Law requires all dogs, cats, and ferrets over 4 months of age have a current rabies vaccination.
Septic Tank Cleaners – Septic tank pump trucks are inspected once a year.
On-Site Sewage Program
Public Building Plan Review
All public building plans are reviewed by the local health department.
Fees for plan review: $55.00.
Nuisance Complaints
The PDHD investigates nuisance complaints ranging from trash, garbage, surfacing sewage, rodent infestation and any other public health hazard.