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What We Do

Franklin County Public Health protects the health of all residents living in Franklin County. If you discover something that puts the public’s health at risk, we ask you to file a complaint. If your complaint is about something located in the City of Columbus jurisdiction, please call (614) 645-3111 or dial 311.

Where to File a Complaint

Body Art (Tattoo & Body Piercing), Swimming Pools & Spas, & Food Safety/Restaurants

Body Art & Pools: To make a complaint, call (614) 525-3160
Food Safety: To make a complaint, call (614) 525-7462
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Environmental Crimes

To report littering and illegal dumping, call (614) 871-5322 or submit a report on itsacrime.org

Mosquitoes

To make a complaint, call (614) 525-2483 or fill out a Request for Service

Sewage & Household Sewage System Failures

To make a complaint, call (614) 525-4787 or fill out our Sewage Problem or Sewage Discharge form

Smoking in a Public Place

To make a complaint, fill out ODH’s online report form, call (866) 559-6446 or email NoSmoke@odh.ohio.gov

Public Health Nuisance

To make a complaint, call (614) 525-3160 or fill out our Public Health Nuisance form