Community Corner

Environmental Health in Bayside and Fox Point—Did You Know?

Brad Simerly gives an inside view of the NS Health Department.

Brad Simerly, sanitarian for the North Shore Environmental Health Consortium, has been busy in all six participating communities, including Bayside and Fox Point, since he came to the job in December.

Brad remarked, “Bayside and Fox Point is a very happening area.  There are lots of choices for people, from burritos to a dog wash, to a children’s play area.”

Fox Point has seven swimming pools, 17 restaurants, and nine retail food stores which are licensed and inspected by the health department. 

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Bayside has two swimming pools, three restaurants and three retail food stores.

Since January, there have been two new establishments opened, or under development.

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Brad’s goal is to inspect all establishments by June 30, which is the expiration date for the 2010 licenses.  Inspections take anywhere from 15 minutes to three hours, depending on the complexity of the food service.  Inspections occur at least once per year, sometimes more.

Brad is implementing a new state-supplied computer program for inspection and licensing.  He can complete his inspection reports electronically in less time than needed for a handwritten report. His feedback to the state will help improve the program and result in greater efficiency.

If you see Brad on the job, feel free to introduce yourself and ask questions.


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