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Food Hygiene
Florida Department of Health - Highlands County
- 863-386-6040
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Mailing Address
7205 South George Boulevard Sebring, FL 33875
The Florida Department of Health in Highlands County has authority within the following food service facilities:
- Schools (public and private)
- Residential facilities
- Assisted living facilities
- Correctional facilities
- Civic and fraternal organizations
- Bars and lounges that serve food.
Under Chapter 64E-11 of the Florida Administrative code, these facilities are inspected for:
- Health and safety checks for proper handling of food
- Storage and preparation of foods
- Adequate refrigeration temperatures
- Proper cleaning and sanitizing of utensils, work areas, and equipment
- Prevention of cross-contamination (keeping raw meats separate from other unprepared foods)
- Contamination by insects and other pests
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