The Private and Public School Inspection Program is designed to protect the health and safety of the public through education in good sanitation and safety practices in a school setting. A partnering agency for this program is the Department of Education.
Food Hygiene Inspections of school kitchens are conducted at a minimum of two times a year with a facility inspection twice a year in Escambia County schools. The governing authority for this program is Florida Statute 381, 6A-2.0010 Sanitation in public schools and 6A-2.0040 Sanitation in K-12 Private Schools.
Inspections consist of:
- Ensuring that food is stored handled and served in a sanitary manner to prevent cross contamination and the spread of food-borne illness.
- Utensils and serving equipment are properly cleaned and sanitized.
- Work areas and equipment are kept clean, safe and sanitized.
- Sanitary facilities are operational, clean and equipped with hand-washing facilities.
- The school building is clean, sanitary and safe for students, faculty and staff.
Food Safety Permitting:
The school will receive a permit to serve food after:
- Application for a Sanitation Certificate is submitted
- Payment of required Permit Fees (see fee schedule)
- Facility Plans are submitted and approved (if opening business)
- Construction site evaluation conducted and approved (if opening business)
- Proof of “required training” through the Department of Health (if applies)
- Final Inspection is conducted and given a rating of “Satisfactory”
Location and Contact Information
Downtown Service Center
1300 West Gregory Street
The Private & Public Schools Inspection office is open Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
For more information, call 850-595-6700.
Bill Pay
Environmental Health bills and fees can be paid in person or by mail at the address below or you can visit our bill pay site at MyFloridaEHPermit.com.