The Environmental Health Protection Division is responsible for permitting and inspecting all food establishments within the jurisdiction of the Clay County Public Health Center. Permitted food establishments include restaurants, taverns, grocery stores, convenience stores, schools, hospitals, bakeries, childcares, mobile units, push carts, vending machines, and temporary event concessions. The Clay County Food Code requires annual operating permits, inspections, and completion of appropriate training classes for food handlers and food mangers. These classes are scheduled and conducted at the Clay County Public Health Center.