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How to file the food service permit (Atlanta)

Issued by the county once the application and fee are in, the plans are approved and the place passes its pre-opening inspection; apply by mail or in person at the district office nearest the restaurant. An Atlanta address in DeKalb County gets its permit from the DeKalb County Board of Health instead.

Fulton County Board of Health, Environmental Health ServicesAtlantaUpdated October 17, 2026

Agency
Fulton County Board of Health, Environmental Health Services
Where it applies
Atlanta
How it's filed
Paper form, mailed
Fee
Varies$450, $600 or $750 a year by risk type, plus $100 to $150 for each extra bar or satellite kitchen (fee schedule effective April 1, 2022).
How long it takes
Georgia's food service rules ask for the permit application at least 10 business days before opening.
Renewal
An inspection fee every year; the permit ends when the owner, location or type of operation changes.

Official links

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