The Florida Department of Health regulates food service operations of the following types of establishments, ensuring they are operating in a safe and sanitary manner:

  • Schools (public and private)
  • Residential facilities
  • After-school meal programs
  • 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)

The Florida Department of Health does not have regulatory authority over the food areas of hospitals, nursing homes, childcare facilities, group homes, churches, and other non-profit organizations.


Public, Private, and Charter Schools Forms
Applications and Forms
Sanitation Training
Environmental Public Health Fee Schedule
TypeFee
Sharps Disposal Program
New Container
$3.50 – Small
$6.50 – Large
Group Care Program
Foster Care Home Inspections
$75
Group Care Program
Residential & Hospice Annual CHD Certificate: Capacity of less than 25
$125
Group Care Program
Residential & Hospice Annual CHD Certificate: Capacity of 25 and Greater
$160
Group Care Program
Private Schools Annual CHD Certificate: Capacity 10 – 250
$110
Group Care Program
Private Schools Annual Certificate: Capacity 251 – 1,000 students
$160
Group Care Program
Private Schools Annual CHD Certificate: Capacity of 1,001 students or greater
$225
Group Care Program
Public Schools Annual CHD Certificate: Capacity 10 – 250 students
$110
Group Care Program
Public Schools Annual CHD Certificate: Capacity 251 – 1,000
$160
Group Care Program
Public Schools Annual CHD Certificate: Capacity 1,001 or Greater
$225
Food Handler’s (Employee) Training Course$20
Food Safety Course$50
Serving Safe Food Manager Training Course$125
Tattoo Establishment$210
Tattoo Establishment
Reactivation fee
$95
Tattoo Artist$70
Tattoo Artist
Reactivation fee
$45
Body Piercing Salon$170
Tanning EstablishmentState Fee
Indoor Air Program Consultation
Residential Home Field Visit
$100
Indoor Air Consultation
Commercial Facility Inspection
$250
Indoor Air Consultation
Written Report
$500
Temporary Campground Inspection$125
Swimming Pools & Spas
Professional Version Training
$120
Swimming Pools & Spas
Professional Version Training Test Grading
$30
Site Evaluation Visit Fee$50
DOH Approval on DBPR/DACs$30
Plan Review$100
General Environmental Health
Re-Inspections
$50
Late Fee
Annual Operating Florida Department of Health Permits
$25