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Inspections
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* Note: Gwinnett/Newton/Rockdale are not included in the state-wide search.
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Rules and Regulations
Food Service Rules and Regulations (511-6-1) Effective 11/1/2015, Revised 12/6/24 to reflect changes as it relates to the authorization of mobile food service establishments from HB1443, 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 include the 2/24/23 revision or the 9/16/20 revision that reflect changes to the definition of “Food Service Establishment" from SB 345. -
Food Manuals
Design, Installation and Construction
Interpretation Manual (Public Health Reasons) (updated March 2023) -
Permit/Variance Applications
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Brewery Information
Call 404-657-6534 for information about obtaining a permit to sell food.
Click here for additional details.
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"Pop-Up" Food Service Operations
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Mobile Food Services/Food Trucks
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What's New?
- Hemp Products FAQs
- Non-Profit Food Service Events - Frequently Asked Questions
- Hepatitis A Outbreak in Georgia Poster (Printable: 8.5 X 11)
- Spanish Version of Hepatitis A Outbreak in Georgia Poster
- Letter to Restaurant Owners/Operators on Hepatitis A Outbreak
- Dogs in Restaurants - Frequently Asked Questions
- FDA’s Report on the Occurrence of Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
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Employee Health Information
FDA Employee Health and Personal Hygiene Handbook
Norovirus:
Facts for Foodhandlers and General Public
Prevention: English - Spanish
EPA Approved Disinfectants
Employee Health - Red Book ( Chinese and Spanish )
Employee Illness - Quick Decision Guide (Non-HSP)
Employee Illness - Quick Decision Guide (HSP)
Employee Illness Interview
Employee Medical Referral
Employee Reporting Agreement
Food & Water Illness Complaint
Vomiting/Diarrhea Clean-up Poster
Note: Any equipment used for clean-up of vomit/diarrhea must be discarded. -
Medical Clearance Forms
Medical Clearance Forms
- Diarrhea
- Hepatitis A
- Jaundice
- Non-Typhoid Salmonella
- Norovirus
- Salmonella Typhi
- Shiga Toxin-Producing E. Coli
- Shigella
- Sore Throat with Fever
- Vomiting
Non-Medical Clearance Forms
- Diarrhea
- Hepatitis A
- Jaundice
- Non-Typhoid Salmonella
- Norovirus
- Shiga Toxin-Producing E. Coli
- Shigella
- Vomiting
- Wound or Boil
Non-Medical Clearance Forms for Employees Working in Highly Suspectable Facilities
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Food Safety Fact Sheets/Guidance
- Commercial Deli Slicers Safety
- Choking Posters (printable): 11 x 17 and 8.5 X 11
- Handwashing Sign
- Guidance Document for Assessing Emergency Operation Plans
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Additional Resources
- Accredited Certified Food Safety Manager Courses
- Code of Federal Regulation
- Council to Improve Food Outbreak Response (CIFOR) - Industry Guidelines
- Drought Response Guidance
- Emergency Guidance for Retail Food Service Establishments
- Foodborne Outbreak Information (CDC)
- Georgia Department of Agriculture
- Guide for Complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Guidance for Ordering Food Online
- Public Benefits Affidavit/Residency Verification Form
- Prevent Food Poisoning - 4 Steps
- Recalls and Alerts
- Regulator's Manual For Applying HACCP Principles
- USDA's Newsroom
- Well Water Info
- Water Interruption Brochure
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Contact Info
For complaints (Covid-19 included), record requests, services, inspections, exams, or other locally-related questions, contact your County Environmental Health Office (pdf).
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