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1. What inspections does the Joplin Health Department conduct?

Joplin Health Department conducts inspections of the following establishments in Joplin city limits:

• Food establishments (restaurants, grocery stores, convenient stores, cafeterias, etc.)
• Public and semipublic swimming pools
• Licensed childcare facilities
• Lodging establishments
• Tattoo parlors

 For more information, call the Joplin Health Department at 417-623-6122.

2. How do I start a food establishment or a food truck?

Please visit this page or call the Joplin Health Department at 417-623-6122 for more information.

3. What can I do if I'm concerned about lead at my home?

Lead case management is handled by the Jasper County Health Department.  For more information, visit this link or call 417-358-3111.

4. What can I do if I'm concerned about poor air quality or mold in my residence?

The Joplin Health Department does not currently have ordinances or regulations pertaining to indoor air quality or mold in private residences or rental properties.  If the property of concern is funded by HUD, the HUD complaint line can be reached at 1-800-669-9777.

5. Is there anything I can do about mosquitos?

For information on mosquito control efforts, please visit this page.

Mosquito, Ticks & Vector Control