Division of Community Hygiene

NOTICE OF DELIVERY SERVICE DELAYS

DC Health is experiencing delays in mail availability due to the impact of COVID-19 on the US postal service.

We appreciate your patience as we continue to process all mail in as timely a manner as possible.

Submit a Complaint

To submit a complaint regarding a Barbershop, Cosmetology or Personal Grooming establishment, Nail Salon, Aquatic Facility or Bedding/Upholstery establishment, please submit your complaint via our online Complaint Form

Online Applications

Please submit your application via our online Application Portal (The Portal log-in page will say “Food Portal”, but you are in the right place. This portal contains the applicatons for the Community Hygiene Division and the Food Division). You may call the Processing Center at 1 (877) 672-2174 to get an update on their pending applications. (DC Health is no longer accepting paper applications.)

Pre-operational Inspections

Before you can open a cosmetology establishment, barber shop, or swimming pool, you must pass a Pre-operational Inspection.

Inspection Requests
To request an inspection, submit a request via our online Inspection Request Form.

About our Division
Previously operating under the Food Safety and Hygiene Inspection Services Division (FSHISD), in 2020 The Division of Community Hygiene (DCH) was created, officially separating from the FSHISD. The Division was created bringing together a team of subject matter experts to regulate the Community Hygiene related services that are provided in Washington, DC.

The Division of Community Hygiene regulates facilities operating within the following industries:

Our Inspection Categories Include: