Food Safety Inspector — Sanitation & Compliance

State of Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Food Safety, Bureau of Retail Foods, seeks a Sanitation and Safety Specialist to perform regulatory inspections of food establishments, evaluate sanitation practices, and enforce public health laws.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with one year of professional experience, or a bachelor’s degree; a valid Class E license is also required. Occasional travel and background checks apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1 year of professional work experience, or a bachelor's degree or higher can substitute for the one year of professional work experience.
• Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.
• Educational note: foreign degrees require credential evaluation per Florida DOE guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regulatory inspections of food establishments for compliance with Florida statutes and rules.
• Prepare inspection reports and document regulatory deficiencies; issue stop sale/stop use orders when needed.
• Investigate consumer complaints and conduct food-borne illness investigations as required.
• Perform opening inspections and assess processes, equipment, and premises for sanitation and safety.
• Maintain inspection equipment and perform testing procedures to ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Inspection procedures

Sanitation knowledge

Food safety knowledge

Communication

Reporting accuracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree substitute for experience

Job description

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Food Safety, Bureau of Retail Foods, seeks a Sanitation and Safety Specialist to perform regulatory inspections of food establishments, evaluate sanitation practices, and enforce public health laws.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with one year of professional experience, or a bachelor’s degree; a valid Class E license is also required. Occasional travel and background checks apply.