Food Hygiene Program 

It is the responsibility of Environmental Health to ensure that food service establishments regulated by the division are operated in a safe and sanitary manner to minimize the occurrence of food-related illnesses.

Environmental Health licenses and inspects food service operations in institutional and other facilities.

NEW FOOD CODE AND RESOURCES

Food Facilities Included 

• Adult Day Cares
• Afterschool Meal Programs
• Assisted Living Facilities
• Bars/Lounges
• Child Caring Agencies
• Civic Organizations
• Crisis Stabilization Units
• Detention Facilities
• Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers
• Fraternal Organizations
• Hospices
• Intermediate Care Facilities
• Movie Theaters
• Nursing Homes
• Private/Public Schools
• Residential Treatment Facilities
• Short Term Residential Treatment Facilities
• Transitional Living Facilities

Training 

Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County provides the required Chapter 66 Food Service Managers training for all Pinellas County licensed facilities.

• Food Service Managers courses are offered 2-3 times annually, call 727-538-7277 for class availability. Cost for managers course is $50.00 per person.

Services Provided 

• Plan Review / Licensing
• Regulation / Inspection
• Complaint investigations
• Manager Trainings
• Technical Assistance for New and Existing Establishments

Frequently Asked Questions 

• How do I apply for a permit?

  • Review Food Service/Bar Licensure opening steps
  • Review Food Service/Bar Plan Review Application

• Where can I see inspection results for a Health Department inspected facility?

  Follow these instructions.

• Where can I find more information about the Florida Department of Health’s role in these facilities?

  https://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/food-safety-and-sanitation/index.html

Seafood Consumption 

FloridaHealth.gov's Seafood Consumption Information

Inspection Reports