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Environmental Health

Doggie Dining

Environmental Health

Sarasota EH Office

DOHSarasotaEH@FLHealth.gov
(941)861-6133
Fax
(941)526-1535
Sarasota Office Location
1001 Sarasota Center Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34240
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Venice EH Office

(941)861-3310
Fax
(941)526-1536
Venice Office Location
4000 Tamiami Trail S.
Room 121
Venice, FL 34293
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Dogs are permitted to accompany their owners while dining in the outdoor area of food establishments meeting certain requirements. DOH-Sarasota inspects and issues permits for the “Doggie Dining” sites. Very specific rules apply to the outdoor areas of these establishments to protect health and safety.

Doggie Dining Ordinance [43KB PDF]
Doggie Dining Permitted Facilities [18KB PDF updated 9/5/2018]
A list of food establishments currently permitted to allow Doggie Dining
Doggie Dining Permit Application [629KB PDF]
Restaurant owners who wish to have their establishments considered for Doggie Dining permitting should complete and submit this application.

Complaints

Complaints about Doggie Dining rule violations may be submitted to the Environmental Health Services office.