Georgia food service rules (Ch. 511-6-1) administered locally. Apply/submit to Richardson Health Center, 445 Winn Way, Suite 320, Decatur, GA 30030; [email protected]; (404) 508-7900. All fees must be paid before plan review begins and before a permit is issued/renewed.
Turnaround: null - specific turnaround not published; must notify DeKalb Public Health at least 30 days prior to beginning construction of a new facility
Georgia mobile food service units must operate from a permitted base of operation/commissary in a home-base county. Complete the food service permit + plan review process before operating.
| Category | Annual fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Caterer | $121 food establishment application + $205 plan review (new/change of ownership) | Caterer is an accepted food service establishment classification permitted by DeKalb Public Health Environmental Health; standard food establishment application/plan review fees apply. |
| Commissary/central kitchen | — | Standard commissary letter required at plan review; commissary operates as a permitted food service establishment. County-specific commissary fee not separately published. |
| Temporary/special-event | $150 for first 4 days, then $20/day up to 14 consecutive days | Temporary food service establishment permit; application due at least 30 days before the event. |