Secondary: Westchester County Department of Health conducts inspections of public water supplies, semi-public pools, food service, and lead-paint hazards in homes built before 1978 under NY Public Health Law and 10 NYCRR.
The Westchester County Department of Health (WCDOH), headquartered at 145 Huguenot St., New Rochelle, operates under NY Public Health Law Article 13 and 10 NYCRR as the local health jurisdiction for all 45 municipalities. Inspection programs include: food-service establishments (10 NYCRR Subpart 14-1) inspected at least annually with risk-based frequency; public and semi-public swimming pools (10 NYCRR Subpart 6-1) inspected at least twice per operating season; public water systems (10 NYCRR Subpart 5-1) under federal Safe Drinking Water Act delegation; childhood lead poisoning (10 NYCRR Part 67) requires screening at ages 1 and 2 with environmental investigation at blood-lead levels above 5 µg/dL; rabies control; and vector surveillance. EPA Renovate Right rules (40 CFR 745) apply to pre-1978 housing renovations.
WCDOH may issue orders to comply with graduated penalties. Food service violations: Class A (critical) can result in immediate closure. PHL §229 civil penalties up to $2,000 per violation. Unlicensed food service: misdemeanor plus fine.
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