Norwood Health Department

Norwood
Health
Department

To prevent the spread of disease; promote healthy lifestyles and behaviors and protect our environment, residents and visitors from harmful effects of pollutants and diseases.

2059 Sherman Avenue, Norwood, Ohio 45212 * Phone (513) 458-4600 * Fax (513) 458-4606

 
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2059 Sherman Avenue, Norwood, Ohio 45212

Phone (513) 458-4600
Fax (513) 458-4606

 

 

Norwood Health Department Environmental Health

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The Environmental Health Division of the Norwood City Health Department concentrates on activities and inspections of facilities that are utilized by the general public.  Registered Sanitarian, Joe Chalfant, heads the division and inspects restaurants, grocery stores, public swimming pools, schools and other public facilities.  The division also protects the health of residents and visitors by tracking animal bites and the quarantine of those animals as well as provides quality assurance for the proper disposal of infectious waste at various medical facilities.  For information about the specific programs administered by the Environmental Health Division, click on the buttons on the right side of this page.
 

Animal Bites

If an animal of any kind bites a human being breaking the skin, the bite must be reported to the local health department within 24 hours for investigation.  This is reportable in order to assure that the animal does not have rabies and is up-to-date on required  vaccinations to protect the person bitten.  Any animal that has bitten a human being is quarantined in the owner’s home for a period of 10 days.  The animal may not come into contact with anyone other than the owner(s) during that time and must be under full control of the owner when outside (example:  on a leash or inside a fence) as necessary.   The owner of the animal is required to provide proof of registration as necessary as well as proof of rabies vaccination.  If the animal has not received rabies vaccination prior to the bite, the rabies vaccination must be postponed until after the 10 day quarantine period.  Environmental Health staff will observe the animal over the quarantine period to      assure that the animal does not exhibit signs of rabies. 

To report an animal bite, contact the Norwood City Health Department at (513) 458-4600 or complete the form below and bring to the health department facility located at 2059 Sherman Avenue or fax the form to (513) 458-4606.
 

 

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Environmental Health Facts

The Norwood City Health Department is required by law to establish fees for the licensing and inspection of Food Service Operations, Retail Food Establishments and Plan Review each year based upon the cost of providing those services locally.  An annual cost analysis is performed each fall using data from the previous year to establish the licensing fees.  A “District Licensing Council” comprised of various license holders reviews the documentation and approves the proposed fees to be presented to the Board of Health.  Once the Board of Health approves the cost analysis and the proposed fees, a Public Hearing is scheduled and each Norwood food and vending license holder is notified of the date and proposed fee structure.  In addition, a copy of the cost analysis must be filed with the Ohio Department of Health and the Ohio Department of Agriculture for review and accuracy.  The Board hears comments on the proposed fees at the Public Hearing (either in person or written) and begins the process of three readings  of the proposed regulation.  Following adoption of the proposed fees by the Board of Health, applications for food and vending licenses are mailed to each license holder.   License fees must be postmarked by March 1st each year or are subject to a 25% late fee.

A similar process is used to calculate public swimming pool fees, but a Public Hearing is not required.  Local health departments may not charge fees in excess of the cost of administering the swimming pool program.  Only public swimming pools must obtain a license. 

Animal bites of any kind must be reported to the local health department.  A registered sanitarian will investigate to make sure that the animal is in good health, has the required immunizations and will quarantine the animal for 10 days to assure that the animal does not have rabies. 

The Norwood City Health Department also inspects all school buildings at least once a year.    

 

Swimming Pool Fees

Ohio law requires the licensing and inspection of all public swimming pools and spas each year. In Norwood, this includes pools operated by the Norwood Recreation Department, Quality Hotel, Norwood High School, Lindner YMCA pools (indoor and outdoor) and any pool located within an apartment complex.  Pools must apply for licensure by June 1st annually.

Ohio law requires that the local health department inspect each public swimming pool at least once before the pool is open to the public.  We at the Norwood City Health Department don’t believe that number is sufficient!  We inspect every public swimming pool in Norwood at least once every two weeks and frequently get to the pools weekly.  We always respond promptly to complaints wither from patrons or from lifeguards who might be concerned about the operation of a pool.  During each inspection, we test for free and total chlorine, pH and clarity of the water as well as the proper function of the necessary equipment and the completion of required paperwork. 

The cost of public swimming pool licenses is as follows:

Primary Pool  $280 plus state fee of $65 = $345
Additional Pool at same site $140 plus state fee of $40 = $180
Government Pool $60 plus state fee of $65 = $125
Additional Government Pool $30 plus state fee of $40 = $70
Special Use Pool * $280 plus state fee of $65 = $345
Public Spa $280 plus state fee of $65 = $345

* A “Special Use Pool” is similar to a swimming pool but has a water slide, water fall or other device for special uses.
 

Food Service Fees

2008 License Fees fo Food Service Operations and Retail Food Establishments

 
Food Service Operations and Retail Food Establishments Risk Classification
 
RISK:  COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS
 
Level 1 less than 25,000 sq. ft. $154.90 + state fee
Level 2 less than 25,000 sq. ft. $178.44 + state fee
Level 3 less than 25,000 sq. ft. $369.62 + state fee
Level 4 less than 25,000 sq. ft. $476.96 + state fee
   
Level 1 25,000 sq. ft. or greater $237.78 + state fee
Level 2 25,000 sq. ft or greater $251.90 + state fee
Level 3 25,000 sq. ft. or greater $972.30 + state fee
Level 4 25,000 sq. ft. or greater $1,032.56 + state fee
 
 
RISK: NON-COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS
 
Level 1 less than 25,000 sq. ft. $77.45 + state fee
Level 2 less than 25,000 sq. ft. $89.22 + state fee
Level 3 less than 25,000 sq. ft. $184.81 + state fee
Level 4 less than 25,000 sq. ft. $238.48 + state fee
   
Level 1 25,000 sq. ft. or greater $118.89 + state fee
Level 2 25,000 sq. ft. or greater $125.95 + state fee
Level 3 25,000 sq. ft. or greater $486.15 + state fee
Level 4 25,000 sq. ft. or greater $516.28 + state fee

                                                                                      

Vending Machine Operations: $24.51 + state fee
Vending fees will automatically rise each year equal to the
C.P.I. as prescribed in the Ohio Revised Code
   
   
Mobile Operations: $25.19 + state fee
   
   
Temporary Food Service and Food Establishments
   
Commercial: $49.64 (no state fee)
Non-Commercial: $24.82 (no state fee)
   
   
Facility and Equipment Review
$25 per hour, minimum of $25.00, paid with application and filing of plans with Norwood Health Department
 

 

 

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