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 Cards
Health Cards
Health Inspection
Health Inspection
We follow the Virgin Islands Code and the 2022 FDA Food Code | FDA
Food Code Fact Sheets
- Introductions to Food Safety
- Approved Sources for Food Products
- Employee Illness Decision Tree
- Vomit and Diarrhea Clean Up Hep A example
- Clean and Sanitize Food-Contact Surfaces
- How to Use A 3 Compartment Sink
- Food Handler Hygiene
- Handwashing For Employees
- Handwashing Poster
- How To Make A Portable Handwashing Station for Temporary Food Events
- No Barehand Contact
- Temperature Danger Zone
- Storage In Coolers and Freezers
- Safe Minimum Cooking Temperatures
- Hot Holding and Cold Holding
- Methods For Cooling Food Safely
- How To Properly Thaw Food
- Time As A Public Health Control
- FAQ-Date Marking
- Consumer Advisory For Menus
- 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