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To protect, promote & improve the health _ Scott A. Rivkees MD
of all people in Florida through integrated State Surgeon General
state, county & community efforts. HEALTH
Vision: To be the Healthiest State in the Nation
22 E Flailer St. Sanitary Nuisance Complaint
Investigated by Phillip Jean -Baptiste, Environmental Consultant and Abigail DeFabio,
Environmental Specialist II
Complaint:
An investigation was conducted by Phillip Jean -Baptiste and Abigail DeFabio, Environmental
Specialists for a sanitary complaint in the downtown Miami area between 22 E Flagler St and 1
SW Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33130. The complaint was made by Milton Vickers, the Director for
the City of Miami- Department of Human Services and referred to the Department of Health
Division of Environmental Health. The complainant stated "This location is in the heart of
Downtown, Miami and at night, 50-70 of Miami homeless utilize this location as shelter. There
is no sanitation and the odor is unbearable."
Narrative:
On October 4th, 2019, a complaint investigation was initiated. Phillip and I arrived at the
location at 8:00 AM and proceeded to the site of the complaint address of 22 E Flagler St. In
route to 22 E Flagler St, Phillip and I found human defecation beside public walkways located in
the swale (Image E). Upon arrival, human defecation and urination were spotted both open and
concealed in grocery bags along street sides and walkways (Images F and D). In image D, a man
is observed rummaging through trash, moving cardboard boxes, and surrounded by pools of
human urine. As we scanned the 22 E Flagler St. area and approached 1 SW Miami Ave, human
defecation was spotted containing what appeared to be blood in stools, located both on the
ground and building walls. Flies surrounded the defecation and an offensive odor was observed
at the site (Image A). Approximately 3 blocks surrounding the 22 E Flagler St. location were
observed and noted. The investigation was concluded at 9:00 AM.
Florida Department of Health
Division of Environmental Health and Engineering Accredited Health Department
Miami -Dade County - Public Health Accreditation Board
1725 NW 167th Street, Miami, FL 33056
PHONE: 305/623-3500 • FAX 305/623-3645
Conclusion:
Based on the above observations, the alleged sanitary nuisance complaint is valid (i.e conditions
that may breed flies or other arthropods, untreated or improperly treated human waste). The
public health sanitary nuisance injurious to health as defined under Chapter 386 is valid and
applicable to the site. The complaint is referred to the municipal code compliance for further
investigation and abatement. Precautions should be taken by staff when responding to complaints
involving human waste, including but not limited to donning Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE), and using disinfectant after clean-up.
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Mission:
To protect, promote & improve the health
of all people in Florida through integrated
state, county & community efforts.
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HEALTH
Vision: To be the Healthiest State in the Nation
Ron DeSantis
Governor
Scott A. Rivkees MD
State Surgeon General
Florida Department of Health
Division of Environmental Health and Engineering
Miami -Dade County
1725 NW 167th Street, Miami, FL 33056
PHONE: 305/623-3500 • FAX 305/623-3645
Accredited Health) Department
Public Health Accreditation Board