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The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.

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Group Care

Environmental Health

The Environmental Public Health team conducts annual sanitation and safety inspections of all group care facilities in Leon County. Our team looks for compliance in several categories, including safe water, sewage disposal, vermin control, food safety, housekeeping, laundry, lighting, outdoor recreational safety, and animal care.

Both residential and non-residential group care facilities are inspected, including:

  • Assisted living facilities
  • Transitional living facilities
  • Adult family care homes
  • Schools (private and public)

Group care facilities are regulated and licensed by state agencies such as:

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) has co-responsibilities in the enforcement of laws, rules, and regulations regarding the sanitation and control of communicable diseases at these facilities. Environmental Public Health staff provide direct services in the operational aspect of the program through regular inspections to assure that required sanitary standards are maintained. In some cases, we must inspect and approve facilities as a prerequisite to granting an operating license.

Our responsibilities vary by the type of facility and can be accessed by clicking on the specific type of facility below:

Please note that lead agencies, counties, and municipalities may impose more stringent or frequent inspection requirements and fees.