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  The Dallas County Health Department is responsible for the regular inspection of food services establishments and other businesses within the county. The health department conducts regular inspections of: All Food Establishments including Food Stores and Restaurants, Day Care faculties, Hotels/Motels in Dallas County.
  Any person with questions regarding inspection criteria or procedures to request an inspection can go to the contact us section on this website and send an email to the Environmental Public Health Specialist.
  You can also go to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) website. On the DHSS website under Manuals, click  and you will find access to the Missouri Food Code Book or Environmental Health Operational Guideline which is used as the basis for inspections of all food establishments.
  Wastewater is of major concern due to the possibility of ground water contamination.  Dallas County Health Department deemed it necessary to pass a local wastewater ordinance.  Only registered installers are allowed to install, modify or repair ANY system in Dallas County.  The type of system will depend on variety of factors.  Size, soil, layout are just a few factors that are considered.
Food/Product Recalls are handled by the EPHS (Environmental Public Health Specialist).  For a current list go to Recalls.gov
  Truck Wrecks or Accidents involving food for consumers requires EPHS or designated person to either approve salvage of product or embargo of product.  Although not common in Dallas County it does require 24/7 availability. 
Inspection Results  
  Food Establishment Inspection Results
  School Cafeterias
Lodging
Local Ordinances  
  Food Establishments
  Wastewater
Other Resources  
  Missouri Department of Health Onsite Sewage
  Missouri Department of Health Food Code
  Missouri Department of Health Environmental Health Operational Guidelines