Environmental Health Services

The Health District’s Environmental Health Department is responsible for enforcing the Public Health Code of Connecticut and the local Aspetuck Health District Sanitary Code.  It does so through the issuance of permits, plan reviews and regular on-site inspections.

Permits, Applications, and Information

Food Service

All Class 2, 3, and 4 establishments are required to have one or more Certified Food Protection Manager(s) (CFPM). They must be a full-time employee; on-site at all times the establishment is in operation and assigned as the CFPM to only one food establishment. They must have a valid certificate from an approved testing organization.

Below are testing options:
ANSI-CFP Approved Testing Organizations

Restaurants, convenience stores, grocery stores, bars, schools, private clubs, and temporary food events must obtain a permit and be approved before operation. All are inspected regularly.

CT DPH Food Protection Program 

2022 FDA Food Code


FORMS AND APPLICATIONS

New & Renovated Food Service Establishments

Plan Review-New Establishment and Renovation

Application to Operate a Food Facility

Temporary Food Events

Application to Operate a Temporary Food Service Booth

Temporary Event Multi-Vendor Packet (for Event Organizers)

Itinerant/Mobile Vehicles

Itinerant Vendor Application

Farmers Markets

Farmers Selling Unprocessed Produce or Meat (Packet F)

Farmers Offering Samples (Packet F-S)

Market Master Application (Packet D)

Patios

Outdoor Permanent Patio Application

Pop-Up Cafe Application (Seasonal/Temporary Patios)

Other

Temporary Refrigerated Truck Application

Bake Sale Application and Guidelines

Multi-Vendor Kitchen Use Application

Septic Systems
Private Wells

Private drinking water wells are regulated to ensure proper location and installation for a safe water supply.

Drinking Water Section

Homeowners with private wells are responsible for the quality of their drinking water.  While not required, testing is recommended. Learn more about what to test for and how often to test:

State of Connecticut Department of Public Health: Private Well Checklists and Fact Sheets

Forms and Applications

Well Abandonment

Irrigation Well Application

Geothermal Well Application

Construction
Cosmetology

Salons, barber shops, spas, and massage therapy centers must obtain a permit to operate, be inspected and approved before operation. All are inspected regularly.

CT DPH Cosmetology

Forms and Applications

Application to Operate a Cosmetology Establishment

Application for Cosmetology Plan Review

Public Swimming Pools

AHD permits and inspects public swimming pools. Examples of public pools are swimming facilities located at country clubs, hotels, schools, town recreational areas, camps and condominiums.

CT DPH Public Pool Code

Forms and Applications

Public Pool Application

Beach Water Monitoring

Water samples are routinely collected from the public bathing areas to assess sanitary water quality. Sampling usually begins after Memorial Day and continues until Labor Day.

State Bathing Beach Water Monitoring Program

State Beach Closures & Advisories

Day Care & Group Homes
Other Forms, Applications and Information