Environmental Health

The Division of Environmental Health protects the health of residents and visitors by promoting safe food, healthy environments and sanitary conditions throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands.  We inspect and regulate businesses and public facilities, issue Health Cards and Health Permits, investigate environmental health complaints, provide food safety education and help businesses comply with public health requirements.

How Can We Help You?

Health Inspection

Health Inspection

Environmental Health inspectors investigate health and sanitation concerns involving businesses, residential areas and other locations throughout the community. To report an Environmental Health concern email our team.
inspection.deh@doh.vi.gov

We follow the Virgin Islands Code and the 2022 FDA Food Code | FDA

Food Code Fact Sheets

  1. Introductions to Food Safety
  2. Approved Sources for Food Products
  3. Employee Illness Decision Tree
  4. Vomit and Diarrhea Clean Up Hep A example
  5. Clean and Sanitize Food-Contact Surfaces
  6. How to Use A 3 Compartment Sink
  7. Food Handler Hygiene
  8. Handwashing For Employees
  9. Handwashing Poster
  10. How To Make A Portable Handwashing Station for Temporary Food Events
  11. No Barehand Contact
  12. Temperature Danger Zone
  13. Storage In Coolers and Freezers
  14. Safe Minimum Cooking Temperatures
  15. Hot Holding and Cold Holding
  16. Methods For Cooling Food Safely
  17. How To Properly Thaw Food
  18. Time As A Public Health Control
  19. FAQ-Date Marking
  20. Consumer Advisory For Menus
  21. Keep Your Kitchen A Pest-Free Environment

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

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

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

 

Programs

United States Virgin Islands Department of Health