Environmental Health

The Division of Environmental Health (DEH) protects human health by preventing harmful environmental conditions through a combination of surveillance, education, enforcement, and assessment services.

We prevent, minimize, and eliminate exposure to biological, chemical, and physical hazards. Our regulatory services include permitting and inspecting businesses and public facilities.

We increase environmental awareness by educating the public, implementing new legislation, and enforcing the current Virgin Islands and Federal Public Health Laws.

Health Cards

DEH processes health cards required for people who work in the following industries: food service, public lodging, childcare, cosmetology, beauty, barbers, hair braiders, spas, nail salons, body art/tattoo parlors, and massage parlors.

A Health Card is proof that you do not carry any parasitic diseases, based on stool sample test results from a certified lab.

How to Get A Health Card

Health Inspections

Environmental Health Inspectors investigate complaints of health and safety concerns anywhere in the community - including residential, commercial, and industrial areas.

inspection.deh@doh.vi.gov

Health Permits

We work with the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA) to process health permits, business licenses, and board certifications.

How To Apply For a Health Permit

https://dlca.vi.gov/ Business Licensing and Board Certifications

We follow the Virgin Islands Code and the 2017 FDA Food Code (See Chart 4-D For Mobile Establishments)

Food Code Fact Sheets

FDA Employee Health and Personal Hygiene Handbook | Employee Health Policy Requirements | Responding to Contamination Events | Exclusions and Restrictions. |

This guide explains management’s responsibilities regarding employee health and foodborne illnesses and teaches managers what to include in their policies, including FDA forms, tables, and decision trees.

HACCP Principles & Application Guidelines | FDA Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP). HACCP is a food safety management system addressed by analyzing and controlling biological, chemical, and physical hazards - from raw material production, procurement, and handling, to manufacturing, distribution, and consumption of the finished product

Forms

Please print and submit 2 copies of all forms. They are also available at DOH Offices.

https://doh.vi.gov/resources/forms-applications
Health Permit Application.pdf (vi.gov)
Special Events Request Form

For More Information

St. Croix

Ms. Shenea Abraham
U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health,
Division of Environmental Health,
3500 Estate Richmond,
St. Croix, VI 00820
Office: (340) 718-1311 X 3709

St. Thomas/St. John

Ms. Jamila Felix
U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health,
Division of Environmental Health,
1303 Hospital Ground, Suite 10
St. Thomas, VI 00802
Office: (340) 774-9000 X 4600

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