The Environmental Health Division is responsible for the following program areas: Foodservice, Public Health Nuisances, Body Art, Animal Bites, School Environmental Health, Public Swimming Pools, Household Sewage Treatment Systems, Smoke-Free Workplace Act, and Vector Control. The Massillon City Health Department’s Environmental Health Division includes two full-time environmental health specialists that handle all aspects of environmental health for the City of Massillon.
Food Safety
The Food Safety Program is predominantly responsible for conducting inspections of licensed Food Service Operations (FSO) and Retail Food Establishments (RFE) within the City of Massillon. The purpose of these inspections is to check for any code violations or improper food handling that could affect public health. In addition, temperature controlled vending machines, mobile food units, and temporary food events are also inspected. Furthermore, the duties of this unit within the Environmental Health Division also includes investigating foodborne or licensed facility complaints, conducting facility reviews of all new or remodeled FSO/RFE’s, teaching Person-in-Charge classes, and providing food safety guidance upon request.
The Massillon City Health Department inspects all licensed food facilities within the City of Massillon.
Public Health Nuisances
The Massillon City Health Department responds to and investigates public health nuisance complaints within the Massillon City limits. A public health nuisance exists when a property endangers or has the potential to endanger the health of a person or the public.
Some examples of reported environmental public health nuisances that the Massillon City Health Department investigates includes accumulation of solid waste and trash outside of the home, as well as animal waste left outdoors to accrue.
Nuisance Complaint Reporting Procedure:
If you would like to submit a nuisance complaint please complete the Complaint Form.
Please keep in mind that any nuisance located outside of the Massillon City Limits (such as Tuscarawas Township, Perry Township, Jackson Township, etc.) cannot be investigated by this department. Complaints in any of the townships can be submitted to the Stark County Health Department.
Body Art
The State of Ohio defines Body Art as the practice of physical body adornment, including tattooing, permanent cosmetics, and/or body piercing. The City of Massillon has 8 licensed facilities that are annually inspected for operation and maintenance in order to protect the public from injury and to minimize the potential for disease transmission.
School Environmental Health
Nine schools are inspected annually including one vocational school, one public high school, five public schools preschool-8th grade, and two nonpublic schools.
Public Swimming Pools
Public swimming pools, spas and special use pools are regulated under the authority of Chapter 3749 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) and Chapter 3701-31 of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC). The Massillon City Health Department licenses and inspects six public swimming pools. Complaints on any licensed pool in the City of Massillon can be submitted to the Environmental Health division by calling (330-830-1794) or emailing (hhouston@massillonohio.gov)
Vector Control
The Massillon City Health Department works with residents to prevent mosquito borne disease transmission. Complaints related to mosquitoes can be submitted via email (bperkowski@massillonohio.gov) or phone (330-830-1795).
Temporary Campground
The campground rules were created to establish minimum standards, applicable throughout Ohio, for the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of these facilities in order to protect the public from injury, minimize the potential for disease transmission, and provide a safe and healthy recreational environment. This packet is a summary of the Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 3701-26. Operators are responsible for complying with all rules found in this chapter.
Smoke-Free Workplace Act
The statewide smoking ban prohibits smoking or vaping in public places, as well as places of employment. If you witness a violation of the smoking ban, report the violation to the Ohio Department of Health for investigation by calling 1-866-559-OHIO (1-866-559-6446).
Contact Us:
The Massillon City Health Department
611 Erie St. S.
Massillon, OH 44646
Phone: (330) 830-1794
Fax: (330) 830-1798
Email: massillonhealthdept@massillonohio.gov