Mission
The Department of Environmental Health in partnership with food service operators is responsible for assuring food safety and protecting the public from food borne illness. There are over 200 permitted food service establishments in Troup County. Food service establishments are inclusive of restaurants, school and hospital cafeterias, nursing homes, mobile units, correctional institutions, theaters, bars and lounges. Temporary food service establishments are also permitted by this division and must operate in conjunction with a fair, carnival, or public exhibition not to exceed 14 consecutive days. Troup County inspectors are charged with the task of providing periodic, regulatory inspections that include educating the food service operator on the importance of food safety practices. Most inspections are conducted at least twice a year.In addition, this program is responsible for plan reviews and complaint investigations.
EH Publications
- Rules and Regulations Governing Food Services (290-5-14)
- Equipment Spec Sheet
- Food Spec Sheet
- Variance Request
- Accredited Food Service Certification Programs
- First Aid for Choking Poster
- Hand Washing Poster
- Preparing for Inspections
- Employee Illness Decision Tree
- Keeping Food Safe During and Emergency
- Food Borne Pathogens
- Guide to Comply with Americans with Disabilities Act
- Food Industry Management and Employee Education
- Emergency Guidance for Retail Food
- Food Safety Info
- FoodSafety.gov
Permits
Now you can download relevant forms and have them ready when you visit Environmental Health office.
FSVC
Any complaints please call: 706-298-3702 and leave your name, phone number, and detailed information.
Food Safety Class
Please call our office for accredited food safety manager training of food service employee training.
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