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Food Hygiene

Environmental Health

Mailing Location
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  •  (352) 540-6812
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    Florida Department of Health in Hernando County

    7551 Forest Oaks Blvd. 

    Spring Hill, Florida 34606

     

    Physical Location

    7551 Forest Oaks Blvd 

    Spring Hill, Florida 34606


Food Safety and Sanitation 

This program ensures food establishments regulated by the Department of Health are designed, built, equipped and operated in a safe and sanitary manner.  It should be noted that public restaurants in Florida are under the regulatory authority of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.  Grocery stores and convenience stores in Florida are under the regulatory authority of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

DBPR 1 (850) 487-1395

DACS 1 (800) 435-7352

Complaints 

Where to File Complaints 

Restaurants, Mobile Food Vehicle, or Caterer.

Schools, Assisted Living Facilities, Jail, Bars, Civic or Fraternal Organizations.

Contact your local county health department

Grocery Stores, Convenience Stores, or Food Processor.

Food Safety and Sanitation 

More Information

Food Borne Diseases

If you think you have become ill from eating in a food service facility, report it to our office immediately by calling (352) 540-6812 option # 3, or go online where complaints can be filed by following the links at the bottom of the page.

Additional Information 

The Florida Department of Health in Hernando County's jurisdiction includes food service operations located in the following types of establishments:

  • Schools (public and private)
  • Assisted Living Facilities, Adult Day Care, Adult Family Home
  • Residential Facilities
  • After School Meal Program
  • Correctional Facilities
  • Civic and Fraternal Organizations
  • Theaters (that limit their menu to drinks, candy, popcorn, hotdogs and nachos)
  • Bars and Lounges (that do not serve food)

Health, Safety and Sanitation Requirements 

All change of ownership or new bars that do not serve food, assisted living facilities and schools must get approval from the Department of Health before operating.  Health, Safety and Sanitation requirements must be met in order to obtain approval from the Division of Environmental Health.  The online forms are located below for the requirements for each type of facility and need to be part of your plan review.

Forms 

Florida Department of Health Food Service Facility Application

Florida Department of Health Food Service Facility Plan Review Application

Florida Department of Health Temporary Food Service Event Application

Time as a Public Health Control Guidance 

 

Furthermore, the following paperwork needs to be part of your plan review:

  • A floor plan with all sinks and toilets marked
  • A water bill (if facility is serviced by public sewer) or an Existing System Evaluation (if the facility is served by a Septic System)  
  • Please bring the entire plan review to:

Environmental Health Division

7551 Forest Oaks Blvd

Spring Hill, FL  34606

Resources 

New or extensively renovated facilities require local plan review by Florida Department of Health in Hernando County personnel 

Contact Information  

Jackie Sampson  352-540-6812 x 82042

Kiana Ramos      352-540-6812 x 82144

Regulatory Code 

Chapter 64E-11, Florida Administrative Code

Preventing Food Contamination (PDF-5.73MB)

 

Links