The Division of Food Safety is responsible for assuring the public of
a safe, wholesome and properly represented food supply through
permitting and inspection of food establishments, inspection of
food products, and performance of specialized laboratory analyses
on a variety of food products sold or produced in the State. The
Division monitors food from farm gate through processing and
distribution to the retail point of purchase.
The Division is charged with administration and enforcement of
the food and poultry and egg laws, and also provides support in the
enforcement of other food safety laws. In addition to regulatory
surveillance and enforcement, the Division evaluates consumer
complaints related to food. The Division has the responsibility
for carrying out its duties or support functions as directed by
the following Florida Statutes Chapters:
500, 501, 502, 503, 531, 583, 586, and 601.
The Division of Food Safety is comprised of three bureaus, the
Bureau of Food and Meat Inspection, the
Bureau of
Food Laboratories, and the
Bureau of
Chemical Residue Laboratories. The Division is assisted by an Administrative Support Section, a Compliance Monitoring Section, and a Methods Development/Data Evaluation Section.(test)
If you have questions about the Division of Food Safety, please contact us. Please refer to our
contact information.