799 North Highland Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-703-3100
Fax: 336-748-3292
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-703-3100
Fax: 336-748-3292
Environmental Health
Routine inspections of food and lodging establishments, daycare, schools, institutions,
tattoo parlors, drinking water, pools, and vector control.
Food & Lodging
- New and remodeled establishment plan review
- Permitting of food and lodging establishments that serve the public
- Routine inspection of a wide range of establishments that serve the public including but not limited ot foodservice establishments, day cares, schools, institutions, tattoo parlors and lodging establishments
- Complaint investigations
- Winston Salem FOG Compliance Tracking System Letter
- Stormwater Oil and Grease Disposal Sign
- Carolina Classic Vendor Application
- Employee Health and Hygiene Handbook
- TFE Food Safety Education Packet
- Cooling Food for Food Safety
- Preventing Cross Contamination
- Temperature Guide
- Handwashing Guide
- Temporary Handwash Station Setup
- Cleaning Water Tanks
- Washing Dishes in 2-Compartment Sinks
- Cleaning Water Hoses
- NC Food Code Manual
- Rules Governing Tattooing
- Application for Tattooing Permit
- Risks Associated with Tattooing and Permanent Make-up
- Black Henna Warning about PPD
- FDA Restrictions on Temporary Tattoos with Henna/Mehndi
- Tattooing & Body Piercing - Laws Concerning Minors
Residential Care Facilities
Adult Daycares
Local Confinements
- Rules Governing the Sanitation of Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Adult Care Homes and Other Institutions
- Rules Governing the Sanitation of Residential Care Facilities
- Rules Governing the Sanitation of Adult Daycare Facilities
- Rules Governing the Sanitation of Local Confinements
- N.C. Division of Health Service Regulation
- Adult Care Licensure
- Licensure and Certification
- Division of Health Service Forms and Applications
- 2017 Food Code Adoption Summary of Changes
- Food Establishment Inspection Reports
- Food Employee Reporting Agreement
- Demonstration of Knowledge
- Vomit & Diarrhea Clean Up
- Vomit & Diarrhea Poster - English
View Inspection Reports
Food, Lodging and Institutions will be holding our annual Food Safety Forum on November 10th, 2025 and November 17th, 2025. The session on November 10th will be held in Spanish and the session on November 17th will be held in English. Both sessions will be held from 9AM - 11AM at the Department of Public Health, located at 799 N. Highland Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.
We are inviting members of the public, food service operators and those interested in starting a food service business to learn about food safety and how to obtain a food service permit. Attendees will also have a chance to win prizes.
If you are interested in the event, or have any questions please contact Lauren Pleasants.
For additional information or to book an appointment contact 33-703-3225.
For additional information or to book an appointment contact 336-703-3225.
- General Information
- On-Site Water and Wastewater Application Wait Times
- New Construction
- System Problems & Repairs
- Additions to Existing Property
- Laws & Rules for Sewage Treatment & Disposal Systems
- Frequently Asked Questions
For additional information or to book an appointment contact 336-703-3225.
Public Health
Social Services
741 North Highland Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-703-3800
Fax: 336-727-2842
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-703-3800
Fax: 336-727-2842
Bridges to Hope
725 North Highland Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-776-3255
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-776-3255
Behavioral Health Services
650 Highland Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-703-2600
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-703-2600
Communicable Disease
After Hours Emergency CD Line for Providers
336-409-0357
336-409-0357
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