The Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County (DOH-St. Johns) works to protect people from disease of environmental origin. Environmental health activities focus on prevention, preparedness, and education which are implemented through routine monitoring, education, and surveillance of facilities and conditions that may contribute to the occurrence or transmission of disease.
DOH-St. Johns is currently responsible for over 1,000 entities in Florida’s fastest growing county! The work of DOH-St. Johns Environmental Health Specialists is focused on the review of permit applications, ongoing compliance assessments and site evaluations, and permitting for environmental health operating or construction permits.
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Applying for a permit for the first time?
We recommend submitting completed applications in person to help expedite the review process. It is also important to note that some types of permit applications also require review from DOH’s Bureau of Environmental Health in Tallahassee.
Paying for your inspection report or permit by credit card?
The Credit Card Authorization Form form may only be submitted by fax.
Scheduling an appointment with an environmental specialist?
Technical questions can only be answered by a certified environmental specialist. An environmental specialist is available for office hours Monday through Thursday from 9:30 – 11 a.m.
To schedule an appointment, please call DOH-St. Johns.
Need a copy of an inspection report or permit?
In general, most inspection reports and permits are available online via the DOH Environmental Public Health Inspections webpage. If you are unable to find what you are looking for, please call or email us SJCHD.EH@FLHealth.gov
Need to pay an operating permit renewal fee?
Fees can be paid online for the annual renewal of some operating permits for most DOH Environmental Health programs. Please visit MyFloridaEHPermit.com
Need to contact the DOH-St. Johns Environmental Health team?
Our Environmental Health program is now located in our main office after relocating from the SJC Building Department in 2022.
You can request an appointment, ask a question, and submit a sanitary nuisance report by phone during regular business hours: 904-506-6081
You can also send us an email.