Restaurant Inspection Scores
Fulton County Environmental Health Services (EHS) is responsible for permitting and inspecting over 6,000 food service establishments in Fulton County. Inspections ensure proper sanitation practices which minimize hazards from cross-contamination, improper cooking and handling, proper temperature maintenance of foods, potable water contamination, improper garbage and refuse disposal, and poor insect and rodent control. EHS also investigates complaints concerning improper practices in food handling that could lead to foodborne illnesses.
To operate, all Fulton County food service establishments must have a valid permit, proof of residency, and a current license from this department.
Latest Restaurant Inspection Scores
View the latest restaurant inspection scores of food establishments in Fulton County by clicking the button below.
Food Service Rules and Regulations
Environmental Health Services (EHS) is responsible for the regulation of establishments where food is served to the public within Fulton County. The term “food establishment” includes restaurants, coffee shops, cafeterias, short-order cafes, luncheonettes, taverns, lunchrooms, places that sell sandwiches or salads, soda fountains, food carts, itinerant restaurants such as food trucks, industrial cafeterias, catering establishments and similar facilities by whatever name they are called.
The office of EHS must review and approve the permits of all new food establishments that open within the county. For more information about EHS inspection and permit regulations, click here.
For more information about the rules and regulations of food establishments, see the Georgia Department of Public Health Guide to Food Service Rules and Regulations.
Food Service Permit Application
Completed applications along with the required permit fees can be mailed or delivered to the district office that is closest to the location of the venue. Click here for the application.
Other Applications:
Restaurant Inspection Resources
- Clean-up Procedures for Vomit/Fecal Events
- Employee Health Reporting Agreement Form (English)
- Food Service Rules and Regulations
- Food Service Rules and Regulations (Spanish)
- Non-Profit Food Service Brochure
- Special Event Exemption Status Form
- Special Event Organizer Information Packet
- Temporary Event Food Service Application
- Verification of Residency
- Pop up Food Service FAQ