Bed and Breakfast
Bed and breakfasts are inspected annually and in response to complaints. Overall cleanliness, sanitation and food source, storage and preparation in the kitchen are the main areas of an inspection. Permit Fees Providing a full breakfast: $87 Providing a continental breakfast: $67 See the Kentucky Bed and Breakfast Regulation for details. If you’re interested in opening a...
Building Plan Review
Health department environmentalists will review new buildings and alterations to existing buildings. Permit fee Plan review: $50 For new buildings, the plan set must include four sets of plans. One set must include a full construction and layout set, while the other sets may consist of plumbing only. Each set must be accompanied by a...
Food Service
The Lincoln Trail District Health Department protects the health of our community through inspections of retail food establishments within our six-county district, including Hardin, LaRue, Marion, Meade, Nelson and Washington. The LTDHD Environmental Program is responsible for the inspection of retail food establishments including restaurants, fast food outlets, grocery stores, convenience stores, bars, schools, Head...
Hotels and Motels
Hotels and motels are inspected annually. Areas of the inspection include safety, cleanliness, lightings, supplies, bedding, ice machines and laundry areas. Permit fees 0-25 rooms: $125 26-50 rooms: $150 51-100 rooms: $175 101-200 rooms: $200 201-300 rooms: $225 301-400 rooms: $250 401 or more rooms: $275 See the Kentucky’s hotel and motel statutes and regulations...
Mobile Home and RV Parks
Mobile home parks and recreational vehicle parks are inspected annually to ensure facilities are maintained, sanitary and safe. Follow-up inspections are conducted as needed. Permit Fees Fees for mobile home and RV parks depend on size. 2-10 spaces: $125 11-50 spaces: $225 51-100 spaces: $235 101-200 spaces: $245 201 or more spaces: $255 Permits to...
Public Restrooms
Keeping public restrooms clean and maintained protects public health. Restrooms are inspected in response to complaints. See Kentucky regulation for public restrooms for more information. To file a complaint about a public restroom, contact the health department.
Public Swimming Pools and Beaches
All public swimming and bathing facilities are routinely inspected for water quality, safety, proper function, overall cleanliness and other items that may affect public health. Public swimming areas that are inspected include swimming pools, wading pools, diving pools, waterslides, spray pools, beaches, spas and therapy pools. For new public swimming facilities, plans must be submitted...
Schools
The Lincoln Trail District Health Department inspects all private and parochial schools serving kindergarten through 12th grade twice each year to ensure compliance with Kentucky school sanitation regulation. Inspectors check for adequate lighting, proper waste disposal, cleanliness, proper maintenance and safety throughout the school. Chemicals are checked for proper labeling and storage and the building...
Septic/Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems
Local health departments administer the inspection and permitting of onsite sewage disposal systems including septic systems. Professionals at your health department help with everything from evaluating a potential site for your system to providing advice for keeping your system well maintained. Inspections Application and permitting process for individual home sewage systems. Fees Septic Tank...
Tattoo, Body and Ear Piercing Studios
Local health departments register and inspect tattoo, body piercing and ear piercing studios. Anyone providing tattooing or piercing services must be registered with their local health department and working in a permitted studio. Inspections Tattoo and body piercing studios are inspected twice per year. Ear piercing studios are inspected once per year. Additional inspections are...
Youth Camps
Youth camps are camps that provide recreation, education or vacation for five or more campers younger than 18 without their guardians. These camps may or may not charge a fee. Inspections Local health departments inspect both residential and day camp facilities to ensure compliance with state regulation. Inspectors check for overall cleanliness, maintenance and safety....
Private Water Testing
Water testing laboratories If you are interested in private water testing, please contact one of our area Water Analysis Laboratories. It is recommended that you determine what you are interested in having your water tested for before you contact a laboratory. Prices vary by facility and test. You may obtain more information from the laboratory...
Other Health Inspections
TANNING BEDS The Lincoln Trail District Health Department monitors tanning salons in Hardin, LaRue, Marion, Meade, Nelson and Washington counties to ensure compliance with state law designed to protect the public from exposure to ultraviolet rays and to inform the public about the dangers of tanning. Permit fee Annual fee: $20 In addition to annual registration with...