How to file complaints and concerns

Do you need resources, clarification or to report one of the following?

• Patient privacy concerns or breach of patient information
• Ethics questions
• Misuse of county resources
• Identity theft
• Health care fraud, waste, abuse
• Policy concerns
• Security concerns
• Research integrity

Please call the Compliance Hotline at 206-263-8255. If this is a long distance call within the U.S., you may also call us toll-free during normal business hours at 800-325-6165. When the receptionist answers, ask to be transferred to extension 3-8255. You may also email us at ComplianceHotline.Health@KingCounty.gov but if you wish to remain anonymous, call the Hotline.

Do you need to make a report about a restaurant or other facility or have a general question or concern?

Food safety concerns:

• If you witness possible unsafe food handling practices at a food establishment, contact us immediately by using our online food safety complaint form.

• Learn how to report a possible food borne illness.

Report a noise complaint

• Learn how to file a noise complaint in unincorporated King County and other cities and towns in King County.

Firearm dealers and shooting sports facilities:

• File a concern relating to disclosure of information on health risks related to firearms per King County Board of Health Rule and Regulation 18-04.

Limited Pregnancy Service Centers:

• About Limited Pregnancy Service Centers and submitting a complaint

General questions and concerns:

• For all other questions or concerns, please call our main phone number at 206-296-4600 (TTY Relay: 711) or toll-free at 800-325-6165. You may also use our standard online contact form.

Do you need to make, cancel or change an appointment with a Public Health clinic?

Please call your clinic directly. See list of Public Health Centers and click on a link for contact information.