By regulating sanitary practices among food establishments, the Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County (DOH–St. Johns) Food Hygiene program is able to aid in the prevention of food-related illness within the community. This program ensures food establishments regulated by DOH – St. Johns are designed, built, equipped and operated in a safe and sanitary manner to minimize the occurrence of food-related illnesses.
Please note that DOH-St. Johns does not regulate restaurants.
For more information regarding restaurant inspection and permitting, or to make a complaint against a restaurant or hotel, please contact the Department of Business and Professional Regulation at 850-487-1395.
Food Hygiene Program
View Inspection Reports and Data
DOH-St. Johns offers the following food hygine Services:
- Review of Permit Applications for regulated food establishment
- Regular Environmental Health inspections
- Investigation of food illness complaints
- Investigation of sanitary nuisances
Forms
Sanitation Certificates for Department of Health-regulated food hygiene facilities are issued by the County Health Department in the county where the facility is located.
- Chapter 64E-11, Florida Administrative Code
- Food Service Establishment / Sanitation Certificate – Application
- Food Service Establishment Plan Review – Guide
- Food Service Establishment Plan Review – Application
- Preventing Food Contamination – Training Pamphlet
- Temporary Food Service Event – Application
- Time as a Public Health Control Guidance
When Applying for a Sanitation Certificate the fee is based on the type of facility you are planning — DOH-St. Johns can help you calculate the correct amount.
Additional information about Hygiene Codes and Standards is available at the The Florida Department of Health – Food Hygiene Codes and Standards.
Statutes and Administrative Codes
Effective September 26, 2018, Chapter 64E-11, Florida Administrative Code, “Food Hygiene” was revised. You may find the updated version using the following link: Updated Chapter 64E-11, Florida Administrative Code
- Rule Changes at a Glance
- Chapter 64E-11, Florida Administrative Code
- Section 381.0072, Florida Statutes
- 2017 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Code
- Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Annual Editions (The 2022 FDA Food Code references – Titles 9, 21, 40, 50)
To view the related Florida Statutes, please visit the Florida Legislature website.
To view the related Florida Administrative Code, please see the State Food Hygiene Code – 64E-11, FAC.
Hard copies are also available for review at DOH-St. Johns Environmental Health Office.
Employee Health
Education and Training
Resources
- Florida Department of Health – “Consumer Advisory Example”
- Florida Department of Health – Food Safety and Sanitation Program Frequently Asked Questions
- Florida Department of Health – Food Service Inspection Reports and Data
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS)
1-800-435-7352 - Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
850-487-1395 - Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
1-800-955-8771