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1. What inspections does the Joplin Health Department conduct?

Joplin Health Department conducts safety and sanitation inspections of all day care facilities to assure compliance with Missouri state regulation for licensure. For more information, call the Joplin Health Department at (417) 623-6122.

2. How can I learn about food service facility inspection?

Inspections are required for all restaurants, retail stores, taverns, schools, manufacturers, institutions, mobile units and temporary food stands is required. For more information, call the Joplin Health Department at (417) 623-6122. 

3. Does the City inspect day care facilities?

Joplin Health Department conducts safety and sanitation inspections of all day care facilities to assure compliance with Missouri state regulation for licensure. For more information, call the Joplin Health Department at (417) 623-6122.

4. Are there restrictions on lodging facilities?

Joplin Health Department conducts safety and sanitation inspections to assure compliance with Missouri state regulation for licensure. For more information call the Joplin Health Department at (417) 623-6122.

5. Is there anything I can do about mosquitos?

For information on mosquito control efforts, please visit the Mosquito Control webpage. Mosquito, Ticks & Vector Control

6. Can I have my blood tested for lead?

Blood Lead screening, case management and environmental assessment in cases of elevated blood lead levels. For more information call the Joplin Health Department at (417) 623-6122.

7. Who can I call about indoor air pollution?

For information about indoor air pollution (radon, lead, mold, etc.) call the Joplin Health Department at (417) 623-6122 or 6123.