Food Service

Restaurant Inspections: Where can I view the latest inspections for a restaurant?

Click here to see scores

How can I report a complaint or concern? click here to use our online complaint form.

                       OR

Click here to contact your county environmental health office

TRAINING:

If you are a food service employee, owner or manager, we have important training information and resources for you.

Access our Food Service Training Portal

Are you a food service employee, owner or manager, and you have a question for us? Please fill out this contact form and we’ll get back with you shortly.

RULES AND REGULATIONS:

 Food Service Rules and Regulations (511-6-1)  Effective 11/1/2015
Revised 9/16/20 to reflect changes to the definition of “Food Service Establishment” from SB 345, 9/17/18 to add a provision for “pop-up” restaurants, and 10/21/18 to reflect changes in catering operations to accommodate the motion picture industry.

 Food Rules in Spanish
Does not included the 9/16/20 revision to reflect changes to the definition of “Food Service Establishment” from SB 345.

NEW FOOD SERVICES:

What do I need to do prior to opening a Food Service? (Including but not limited to the following):

Submit at least fourteen (14) days prior to beginning construction/remodeling:

• Food Service Application
• (Fee Schedule)
• Copy of Proposed Menu
• Set of plans for new establishments or kitchen diagram for existing establishments
• Click here to see if your equipment is NSF certified and ANSI Accredited
• Verification of Residency – revised April 2014 (In accordance with the Georgia Department of Public Health, Alien Residency Verification Policy (Policy# GC-090008))
  • **Please note, all individuals or corporations who obtain a permit (i.e. food service, swimming pools, body art) from DPH requires completion of secure and verifiable information to verify citizenship/immigration status.
    In accordance with O.C.G.A. Section 50-36-1(e)(2) Secure and Verifiable Documents Under O.C.G.A. § 50-36-2 

Are there any guidelines on how to design and construct a new facility? Click here for a copy of the Food Service Design, Installation and Construction Manual

NEW: Brewery Food Service Information

If you are a brewery and need more information about obtaining a food service permit to sell food at your establishment, please contact your local Environmental Health.

Click here for additional details.

MOBILE FOOD SERVICES/FOOD TRUCKS

READ THIS FIRST –  Frequently Asked Questions and Mobile Unit Guidelines

TEMPORARY FOOD SERVICE (EVENTS)

• Application for Event Organizers
• Application for Vendors
• Food Safety At Non-Profit Temporary Events

RESTAURANT SIGNAGE

• Choking Posters (printable): 11 x 17 and 8.5 X 11
• No Smoking Sign
• Handwashing Sign 

Food Safety Courses:

Accredited Food Safety Courses

Serv Safe Online Courses

Additional Resources:

Food Analysis Companies

Sign up for Food Recalls and Alerts or FDA Food Recalls

Food and Water Safety During Hurricanes, Power Outages, and Floods

GA Dept. of Agriculture’s Cottage Food Program

GA Smoke Free Act for Business Owners