Public Health Rules in Pasco County, FL (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Pasco County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Rodent Control
Food service establishments in unincorporated Pasco County must actively keep rodents, flies, cockroaches and other insects out under County Code § 50-172. Every opening to the outside needs tight-fitting, self-closing protection, and any screening used must be at least 16 mesh to the inch.
Pasco Requires Rodent and Insect Control at Food Sites
Some RestrictionsPasco County Code of Ordinances § 50-172 (Insect and rodent control)
Generally. Effective measures intended to minimize the presence of rodents, flies, cockroaches and other insects on the premises of a food service establishment shall be utilized. The premises shall be kept in such condition as to prevent the harborage or feeding of insects or rodents. Openings. Openings to the outside shall be effectively protected against the entrance of rodents. Outside open...
Food Handler Certification
Every food service establishment in unincorporated Pasco County must have one high-level manager complete food service management training and hold a valid certificate, under County Code § 50-122. The certificate stays valid for the same period the state allows for comparable certificates issued under Florida Statutes chapters 381 and 509.
Pasco Requires a Certified Food Service Manager
Some RestrictionsPasco County Code of Ordinances § 50-122 (Food service management training)
One high-level management person from each food service establishment shall complete the food service management training course and possess a valid certificate attesting thereto. A food service management certificate shall be valid for a period equivalent to that period of time for which food service management certificates issued by the state for establishments regulated under F.S. chs. 381 a...
Public Health Rules by City in Pasco County
2 cities in Pasco County have their own public health rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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