Environmental Health

Service Area Summary

Environmental Health evaluates restaurants and other food and lodging establishments and evaluates property for the purpose of permitting subsurface sewage disposal systems. The program provides inspection of existing septic tank systems, issues permits for new septic tank systems and ensures the protection of public and private water supplies. They participate in investigations for communicable disease outbreaks and solid and hazardous waste problems and help to provide education for the prevention of such. 

Food, Lodging and Institution

Food, Lodging and Institution service includes inspection of facilities according to law; posting inspection grade cards for public view; assurance that facilities are being constructed to meet North Carolina sanitation guidelines; investigation of complaints and foodborne illness outbreaks; the provision of food sanitation and safety education for food handlers; and the provision of environmental investigations to determine the source of lead exposure in children reported to have elevated blood lead levels. 

• Randolph County Restaurant Grades
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• Cooking Potentially Hazardous Food - Time & Temperature
• Event Organizer Application
• Do I Need a TFSE Permit
• Non-Permitted TFSE Recommendations
• Permit Exemption Letter
• Permitted Temporary Foodservice Operation Checklist
• Sample - Food Employee Health Policy     
•               Spanish version -Politica de salud para los empleados que trabajan con alimentos
• Temporary Food Service Application (Vendors)
• NC Food Code Manual 
• FDA Food Code 2009: Annex  
• New 2600 Rules Governing the Sanitation of Food Service Establishments - 15A NCAC 18A .2600

On-site Wastewater & Well Program

• Soil and land evaluations for permitting septic tank systems and new well construction
• Well water testing

Ground Water (Well) Information

Documents to review before you come in

• How to apply for a water sample
• Types of water samples (Fee)
• How to disinfect your well from NC Gov Site h20.enr.state.nc.us
• What your well should look like (drilled after 1992)
• What your well should look like (drilled before 1992)

Public Pool Permitting and Applications

• Documenting compliance with the new Drain Safety Requirements NC gov link
• Pool Drain Safety Compliance Data
• Pool Permit Application
• Required Pool Signs and Markings

Organizations that certify pool operators

• www.swimmingpooloperator.com
• www.thepoolprofessor.com
• VGB compliance - Architects and Engineers

Septic Systems

• Application for Septic Permit
• Owner Authorization form (permission from owner to submit application)
• How to prepare your lot for a soil evaluation
• Info- how to prepare your subdivision for a soil evaluation
• Sample site plan worksheet
• Connect to an existing septic system
• Expanding an existing septic system
• Request for Informal Review of Septic Permit Denial by County Health Supervisor
• Request for Informal Review of Septic Permit Denial by NC Department of Environment and Natural resources

Phone Numbers:

• (336) 318-6262 (Asheboro)
• (336) 819-3262 (Archdale/High Point/Trinity)
• (336) 218-4262 (Greensboro/Liberty)

Office Location:

• Randolph County Central Permitting Building * 204 E Academy Street, Asheboro, NC