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Please complete this form if you have concerns regarding any business that may still be operating that goes against the Director's Stay Safe Ohio Order.

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Responsible Restart Ohio Complaint Intake Form

BODY ART (TATTOO & BODY PIERCING)

For property outside the city of Columbus, call (614) 525‑3160
If the Body Art Establishment you are complaining about is in the City of Columbus, call (614) 645‑3111 or dial 311

Learn more about the FCPH Body Art inspection program

ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES

FCPH is a member of The Environmental Crimes Task Force of Central Ohio, partnering with representatives from the Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, and the City of Columbus Division of Refuse to investigate reports of littering and illegal dumping. The task force is funded by the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO). To report illegal dumping and littering, call 614-871-5322 or visit www.itsacrime.org.

Learn more about The Environmental Crimes Task Force of Central Ohio

MOSQUITOES

For property outside the city of Columbus, call (614) 525‑BITE (2483). Leave a message and your call will be returned.

Or, fill out our online form here.

If you live in the City of Columbus, call (614) 645‑3111 or dial 311.

PUBLIC HEALTH NUISANCE

If you would like to make a referral regarding a public health nuisance, please complete the Complaint Form or call (614) 525-3160.

Public Health Nuisances may include an accumulation of Trash/Garbage, Tall Weeds/Grass, Dead Animals, or Insect Infestations.

Please note:  Clutter or general poor housekeeping is not considered a public health nuisance.  Accumulations of clothing, household goods, magazines or other examples of hoarding behavior are not necessarily a public health nuisance.

For properties located in the City of Columbus, please call (614) 645-3111 or submit an Email Submission Form. For properties located in the City of Worthington, please contact (614) 436-3100.

Learn more about Public Health Nuisances

PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS

For property outside the city of Columbus, call (614) 525‑3160
If the Swimming Pool or Spa you are complaining about is in the City of Columbus, call (614) 645‑3111 or dial 311

Learn more about the FCPH Swimming Pool & Spa inspection program

RESTAURANTS

For property outside the city of Columbus, call (614) 525‑3160 or email food@franklincountyohio.gov
If the restaurant you are complaining about is in the City of Columbus, call (614) 645‑3111 or dial 311

Learn more about the FCPH Food Safety program

SEWAGE/HOUSEHOLD SEWAGE SYSTEM FAILURE

Complete the online complaint form or for property outside the city of Columbus, call (614) 525‑4787.
If the property you are complaining about is in the City of Columbus, call (614) 645‑3111 or dial 311

Learn more about the failure of Household Sewage Treatment Systems

SMOKING IN A PUBLIC PLACE

To report violations for property outside the city of Columbus, call 1‑866‑559‑OHIO (6446) or email NoSmoke@odh.ohio.gov
If you live in the City of Columbus, call (614) 645‑3111 or dial 311

Learn more about the Ohio Smoke Free Workplace Law