Environmental Health

Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19), Environmental Health is open, but closed on a limited basis to the public until further notice. All Food Handlers Classes can be taken online. Should you need a business plan review, please submit it via email to Jennifer.Jimenez@Bridgeportct.gov. if you need immediate assistance, please call and leave a message at (203) 576-7474.

*Please be advised there will be a 30 day grace period for business owners who receive their license renewals late. A late fee will not be assessed during this time period.*

Our mission

The mission of Environmental Health is to provide licenses and inspections in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes and local ordinances for restaurant and food establishments, swimming pools, barber and beauty shops, and child care and nursery school facilities.

Rodent Free Inspection Packet

CT Department of Public Health Public Service Announcement on Radon in the Home

How to test for radon in your home

You can purchase a low cost test kit from the American Lung Association of New England. Call 1-800-LUNG-USA (1-800-586-4872) or visit lung.org.

Listing files in 'Environmental Health'

Beauty & Nail Salon Opening Procedure.pdf - uploaded on 12/17/2019 10:12 AM
Beauty Salon or Barber Shop License Flow Chart.pdf - uploaded on 5/9/2017 2:01 PM
Bridgeport Bathing Water Sampling Policy.pdf - uploaded on 7/25/2018 2:32 PM
Connecticut State Department of Consumer Protection.pdf - uploaded on 10/5/2018 3:16 PM
Egg Labeling Requirements.pdf - uploaded on 5/9/2017 2:01 PM
Food & Bev License Flow Chart.pdf - uploaded on 5/9/2017 2:01 PM
Food & Beverage Establishment Procedure.pdf - uploaded on 12/17/2019 10:12 AM
Food Establishment Opening Checklist.pdf - uploaded on 5/9/2017 2:01 PM
Food Safety Guidelines for Farm markets.pdf - uploaded on 5/9/2017 2:01 PM
Food Truck Procedures.pdf - uploaded on 3/22/2019 10:55 AM
Hair Braiding Salon License Flow Chart.pdf - uploaded on 5/9/2017 2:01 PM
How to Establish a Farmers' Market in Bridgeport.pdf - uploaded on 5/9/2017 2:01 PM
Nail Salon License Flow Chart.pdf - uploaded on 5/9/2017 2:01 PM
Procedure for Renewing Licenses.pdf - uploaded on 12/30/2019 10:23 AM
Propone Tank Inspection Form.pdf - uploaded on 3/22/2019 10:53 AM
Rodent Free Inspection Packet.pdf - uploaded on 4/8/2020 7:37 PM
Shared Use Kitchen License Flow Chart.pdf - uploaded on 5/9/2017 2:01 PM
Tattoo & Piercing License Flow Chart.pdf - uploaded on 5/9/2017 2:01 PM
Temporary Vendor Check List.pdf - uploaded on 5/9/2017 2:01 PM

*Times are adjusted to the local time of the organization (GMT -5)

Additional Links

Health and Safety Ordinances
2020 License and Fee Schedule
State of Connecticut Public Health Code
Connecticut General Statutes
Radon Information
Fight the Bite

Food Service Links

Memo to Food Service Establishment Owners & Qualified Food Operators
Starting a Food-Based Business
Starting a Bridgeport Business
Cottage Food Operator (CFO)
Food Code 2017
FDA Model Food Code
Revised Classification of Food Establishments
Food Handlers Certification Course
Certified Food Protection Manager Courses
Approved Testing organizations and Test

CONTACT INFORMATION

Audrey Gaines, BS
Deputy Enforcement Officer
999 Broad Street, 1st Floor
Bridgeport, CT 06604

Phone: (203) 576-7474

Fax: (203) 576-7793
Email me