The Facility Inspection Program is designed to protect the health and safety of the public through education about good sanitation and safety practices. The Facility Inspection Program partners with the Florida Department of Children and Families, Agency for Health Care Administration, Florida Department of Education, and Florida Department of Elder Affairs.
The Florida Department of Health no longer regulates food safety in hospitals, nursing homes and child care centers. Please contact the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration in regards to hospitals and nursing homes, and the Florida Department of Children and Families for child care.
Learn more, call 850-595-6700.
Facilities in this program are classified as:
Adult Care
- Adult family care home
- Adult day care
- Assisted living facility
Health Care
- Crisis stabilization unit
- Hospice residential unit
- Intermediate care facility for the developmentally disabled
- Residential treatment facilities
- Transitional living facility
Schools
- Public schools
- Private Schools
Fees
Environmental Public Health bills and fees can be paid in-person, by mail, or can pay online. We accept cash, credit cards, and checks (returned check fee is $25).
- Downtown Service Center (1300 West Gregory St.)
- Open Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
| Type | Fees |
|---|---|
| Adult Family Care Homes Annual Permit | $241 |
| Assisted Living < 24 Annual Permit | $411 |
| Assisted Living > 24 Annual Permit | $445 |
| Crisis Stabilization Unit < 24 Annual Permit | $411 |
| Crisis Stabilization Unit > 24 Annual Permit | $445 |
| Intermediate Care Facilities for Developmentally Disabled Annual Permit | $309 |
| Other Residential Facilities Annual Permit | $411 |
| Residential Group Care < 24 Annual Permit | $411 |
| Residential Group Care > 24 Annual Permit | $445 |
| Transitional Living < 24 Annual Permit | $411 |
| Transitional Living > 24 Annual Permit | $445 |
| School inspection Annual Permit | $241 |
| Late Fee | $52 |
Florida Laws
governing authority for these programs falls under:
- Florida Administrative Code regarding buildings serving the public and places of employment Chapter 64E-10,F.A.C.
- Florida Administrative Code regarding community-based residential facilities Chapter 64E-12,F.A.C.
- Rules governing private school sanitation Chapter 6A-2.0040.
- Rules governing public school sanitation Chapter 6A-2.0010.
- Governing Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems (Septic Tanks) Florida Administrative Code 64E-6