Public Health Inspections for Businesses

Health Department public health inspectors inspect local businesses. We inspect restaurants, convenience stores, public swimming pools, child care centres and salons, and check to make sure businesses are following the rules in the Health Protection and Promotion Act.

Public health inspectors also follow up on complaints related to animal bites, food safety, health hazards and water quality. Our tobacco enforcement officers handle calls relating to the Smoke Free Ontario Act, 2017.

Know your public health inspector

Inspection results and charges

Durham Region Health Department's disclosure program provides online and on-site postings of health inspection results, confirmed infection prevention and control (IPAC) lapses, legal action and complaints of inspected facilities to help Durham Region residents make informed decisions and protect their health.

Learn more about our Check&GO! disclosure program.

Learn more about our health protection programs that may affect your business:

Learn more about starting a new business in Durham Region.

• Animal bites and rabies
• Bedbugs
• Child care centre inspections
• Food safety and inspection requirements
• Health hazards and environmental health issues
• Potassium Iodide (KI) information
• Private sewage systems
• Salons and spas
• Tattoos and piercings
• Smoke Free Ontario Act, 2017 enforcement