Food Service
Food Service Rules and Regulations (511-6-1) Effective 11/1/2015, Revised 2/24/23 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.
Call 404-657-6534 for information about obtaining a permit to sell food. Click here for additional details.
- Base of Operations Application
- Mobile Food Service Unit Application for Additional Counties
- Mobile Food Service Units Permit Application
Additional Documents:
- Mobile Unit Location Listing
- Property Use Agreement Form
- Toilet Use Agreement Form
- 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
- 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
Non-Medical Clearance Forms for Employees Working in Highly Suspectable Facilities
- Hepatitis A
- Norovirus
- Salmonella Typhi
- Shiga Toxin-Producing E. Coli
- Shigella
- Commercial Deli Slicers Safety
- Choking Posters (printable): 11 x 17 and 8.5 X 11
- Handwashing Sign
- Guidance Document for Assessing Emergency Operation Plans
- Bad Bug Book
- Employee Health and Personal Hygiene Handbook
- Food Code - 2013
- Food Safety Videos
- Training Resources
- ORA University
- 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
For complaints (Covid-19 included), record requests, services, inspections, exams, or other locally-related questions, contact your County Environmental Health Office (pdf).
