Public Health Investigations

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Public Health Investigations (PHI) empowers Denver’s communities to live better, longer by ensuring that food service establishments, child care facilities, residential health, noise, lead, body art establishments, marijuana businesses, pools, and syringe access programs are complying with applicable laws while providing public education to consumers and technical assistance to businesses. PHI is committed to resolving situations posing the greatest risk to public health and prioritizes customer responsiveness, industry partnerships and training efforts through regular inspections and assessments. 

Food Safety

The Food Safety Program is designed to reduce the incidence of food-borne disease, commonly called food poisoning, through inspection of food businesses, education of those working with food, investigation of complaints, enforcement of regulations that affect the safety of food, and education of consumers about food safety.

Healthy Families Healthy Homes

The Healthy Families Healthy Homes (HFHH) section works to ensure the health and safety of Denver residents is maintained. HFHH conducts inspections and investigations of various public and residential settings.

Cannabis Consumer Protection

Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) inspects and regulates marijuana food and infused product facilities consistent with other food facilities in Denver using the Denver Food Establishment Regulations.

Plan Review

The Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE) is required to conduct a full plan review for all regulated facilities undergoing a change of use, new construction or an extensive remodel.

Ride Along Program

The Public Health Investigations division offers unique opportunities for citizens, students, or anyone interested in a career with a public health enforcement agency to accompany an investigator during their duties to learn more about the division's mission.

Temporary Area Restriction

Notification of temporary area restrictions

The Denver Joint Task Force on Homelessness

The Denver Joint Task Force on Homelessness is a collaboration among multiple partners working to support people experiencing homelessness in Denver.

School Inspections

Schools and health departments share a common goal: to provide a safe and healthy environment for students and teachers.

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