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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 Inspections

Florida Department of Health

Environmental Public Health

Environmental Public Health conducts annual sanitation and safety inspections of all group care facilities in Manatee 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)

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