Newton County Health Department
Lodging Inspections/Regulations
The Environmental Health staff are responsible for conducting annual sanitation inspections in state licensed lodging establishments in Newton County. The inspections are conducted pursuant to a contract with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). The DHSS has established rules pertaining to sanitation and safety standards for lodging establishments. All inspections are conducted pursuant to those standards.
Missouri Laws for Lodging Establishments | MO DHSS
Missouri Lodging Regulations and Licensing Information | MO DHSS
Recent Lodging Establishment Inspections
Facilities inside the city limits of Joplin are inspected by the Joplin City Health Department.
Lodging Reference Manual | MO DHSS
List of Licensed Lodging Establishments | MO DHSS