Sanitary Nuisances

The Environmental Health Division investigates alleged nuisance complaints and initiates enforcement action against those responsible, if the complaint is found valid.  Typical nuisances addressed by the health department include, but are not limited to:

• Failing septic systems
• Sewage leaks
• The keeping of diseased animals that pose a threat to human health
• The creation, maintenance, or causing of any condition capable of breeding flies and mosquitoes

Sanitary nuisances are defined inSection 386, Part I, Florida Statutes (F.S.).

Restaurant complaints may be filed online with theDepartment of Business and Professional Regulations.

Grocery and Convenience Stores complaints may be filed online with theDepartment of Agriculture and Consumer Services

For more information, or to report unsanitary conditions in Highlands County, please call our Environmental Health Office at (863) 402-6550.