Public Health

The Environmental Health Division promotes and protects public health and safety through the inspection and monitoring of: 

  • In-home daycare providers
  • Every retail food service (restaurant, cafeteria, convenience store, grocery store) within city limits  
  • Mosquito control
  • Code enforcement
  • Water testing, and more. 

Public Health also handles public health preparedness and community programs including Live Well Sioux Falls.

COVID-19

Stay informed about COVID-19 in your community.

West Nile Virus

Learn how to protect yourself in five easy steps.

Bedbugs

Bed bugs are small insects require effective control measures to prevent infestations in homes and communities—learn more from the City's resources.

Health Laboratory

The Public Health Laboratory in Sioux Falls provides clinical and environmental testing services to state and local entities and citizens, both private and commercial.

Mosquito Control

Find your mosquito control zone and more information and resources on mosquito control in Sioux Falls.

Community Health Assessment

Information on the 2022-2025 Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan in Sioux Falls.

Resident Wellness Initiatives

This page outlines the Sioux Falls Resident Wellness Initiatives including Live Well Sioux Falls and more.

Vaccines

The Sioux Falls Health Department works with the South Dakota Department of Health to distribute vaccines. A vaccine schedule and available clinics are listed here.

Health Inspections

food case temperature

Environmental Health Specialists inspect and monitor all Sioux Falls food service establishments to protect the public's safety by establishing sanitary standards and controlling the possibility of food borne illnesses. The following link allows access to health inspection scores. The site includes reports for every restaurant, cafeteria, convenience store, grocery store, or any other retail food establishment within the Sioux Falls city limits.

Health Food Service Inspections

Mold

mold

Mold is a microscopic fungus that feeds on organic matter and moisture to live & reproduce. When it reproduces enough it will become visible like a cottony or fluffy spot. It may be various colors such as gray, green, orange and black.

Day Care Provider Inspections

Kids at day-care

The City of Sioux Falls Health Department welcomes you to the Family Day Care Home Provider Inspection report website.

Day Care Providers
Family Daycare Inspections

Rabies

pup

The City of Sioux Falls encourages pet owners to have their pets vaccinated.

Rabies Information

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