Health Department

Mission Statement

The Portsmouth Health Department provides Environmental Health services for the protection of Portsmouth residents and visitors.

This is achieved through food establishment regulation, inspections and food safety education, and response to potential public health hazards including communicable diseases.

Portsmouth Food Code Updates

Keeping Her Safe

Keeping Him Safe

Current Topics

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Fire Department Offers Cold Weather Health & Safety Tips

December 29, 2017

With the ongoing, extreme cold temperatures affecting our area, the Fire Department recommends the following h...

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Mosquito control operations to begin Monday, April 16th

April 16, 2018

Mosquito control activities will begin in Portsmouth on Monday, April 16th. These operations, starting with th...

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Holiday Food Safety 2017

November 16, 2017

As we move into the Holiday season, the Health Department would like to remind you that...

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PORTSMOUTH FOOD CODE UPDATE

September 18, 2017

Current Portsmouth Ordinance Chapter 4, Food Licensing and Regulations covers food serv...