Health Department

Environmental Health

New Email for the Environmental Division that replaces the fax line: VCHD.admin@vigocounty.in.gov

Click on any of the headings below for more information:

Retail Food Establishments: Food Permit Applications (opens in a new tab)

2026 Food Applications

Certified Food Handler Requirements

New restaurant plan reviews
Licensing of retail, temporary, and non-profit food establishments
Routine food safety restaurant inspections
Temporary food establishment inspections
Complaint investigation
Foodborne Illness education
Indiana Food Code
Government Guide to Indiana Food & Beverage Tax
Business Guide to Indiana Food & Beverage Tax

Waste Water Protection

Licensing of on-site sewage disposal systems

SEPTIC PERMITS ARE $150.00

Body Art & Ear Piercing Establishments (opens in a new tab)

Licensing/Inspections of Tattoo and Body Piercing Establishments

Commercial Swimming P ools

Public swimming pool monitoring (i.e. bacterial water quality, safety, pH levels)
Spas & beaches

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*Ordinances are subject to change; you should reach out to the department for the most updated information

Documents from this office

Waste Water ProtectionMarch 17, 2008
I FOUND A DEAD BIRD! Now what do I do???May 4, 2005
Lead Poisoning PreventionMarch 10, 2008
Retail Food Establishments – 2023 Food Applications – 2023 Updated Mobile Plan ReviewForm · May 8, 2023
2023 Food Inspections – 2023 Restaurant Inspections – March 27-31Inspection · April 11, 2023
2022 Food Inspections – Food Inspections – December 5-10Inspection · December 13, 2022
2022 Food Inspections – Food Inspections – November 14 – November 20Inspection · November 28, 2022
2022 Food Inspections – Food Inspections – August 22-27Inspection · September 16, 2022
2022 Fogging Schedule – Fogging Schedule 2022 – july 25- 29Schedule · July 25, 2022
2022 Food Inspections – Food Inspections – March 11-18Inspection · June 17, 2022

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Staff & contacts

Amanda Bales, Environmental Health Supervisor/Assistant AministratorEnvironmental Health Supervisor/Assistant Administrator812-462-3281 amanda.bales@vigocounty.in.gov

Amanda ShookEnvironmental Health Specialistamanda.shook@vigocounty.in.gov

Andrew MartinEnvironmental HealthAndrew.Martin@vigocounty.in.gov

Ann O’BrienCompliance Inspector812-462-3433 13

Anna BunchEnvironmental Health Specialistanna.bunch@vigocounty.in.gov

Barbara WallerSecretary/Receptionist812-462-3291 7121

Brandi LathamVital Records Registrarbrandi.latham@vigocounty.in.gov

Brooke FoltzVital Records Registrarbrooke.foltz@vigocounty.in.gov

Cheryl LehmanEnvironmental Health Specialistcheryl.lehman@vigocounty.in.gov

David HigginsAssistant812-234-9181

David WeszelyEnvironmental Health Specialist/Ambient Air Monitor812-462-3433 16

Deborah Sweeting-TalensRegistered NurseDeborah.Sweeting-Talens@VigoCounty.IN.Gov

Debra ReevesTitle V/Office Manager812-462-3433 10

George NeedhamDirector812-462-3433 11

Jared GarmanCounselor812-462-3291 7130

Jim RedicksEnvironmental Scientist/Inspector812-462-3433 18

Joni Kay WiseAdministrator812-462-3428 joni.wise@vigocounty.in.gov

Katie MundyLead Case Managerkatie.mundy@vigocounty.in.gov

Kellie WellumLegal Secretary, Division 3812-462-3291 7123 kellie.wellum@vigocounty.In.Gov

Kim EdwardsVector Control Secretary812-234-9181

Libby O’PellRegistered Nurselibby.opell@vigocounty.in.gov

Logan EdwardsAssistant812-234-9181

Loretta LittleVital Statistics Supervisor812-462-3442 loretta.little@vigocounty.in.gov

Mike GraylessVector Control Supervisor812-234-9181 mike.grayless@vigocounty.in.gov