Responsibilities
The Gillespie County Health Division responsibilities include:
- Inspections in accordance with state law of all food service establishments:
restaurants / catering
wine tasting rooms / bars
schools / childcare facilities
groceries / convenience stores
mobile food units
temporary event food booths
- Investigate all health related complaints.
- Provide training and education for food service personnel and general public.
- Environmental health inspections for public schools, childcare facilities, and foster homes.
- Inspections on municipal pools and playgrounds.
- Conduct plan reviews on new and remodeled facilities.
Health Services
The Gillespie County Health Division offers environmental health-related services. For medical and immunization services, please contact your family physician or the Texas Department of State Health Services local office in Kerrville at (830) 896-5515.