Environmental Health: Food Service
Environmental Health regulates and inspects all restaurants to minimize the spread of food-borne illnesses. Inspection reports are posted at restaurants for patrons and the general public to view. Any time a complaint is filed, or a food-borne illness is reported to public health, Environmental Health investigates.
Food Service Rules and Regulations (version 290-5-14):
The Food Service Rules and Regulations have changed! Click here to download a copy of the new rules and regulations.
Click here for a brochure outlining some of the major changes.
Click here to read the rules outlining how often a restaurant must be inspected.
To find out more about the specific restaurant inspection process in your county, contact your county's Environmental Health Office.
Click here to download a poster with instructions on first aid for choking.
Training and Certifications are available for Restaurant owners and staff:
The National Restaurant Association’s -ServSafe® courses are designed to provide participants with valuable information on potentially hazardous foods and safe food handling practices, the HAACP system of food safety; establishing, purchasing, and receiving standards and procedures; designing facilities and selecting appropriate equipment and guidelines for working with regulatory agencies.
There are 2 different ServSafe® courses you can take:
ServSafe® Manager's Certification Course - This 2-day course is primarily offered to certify managers. An exam is administered at the conclusion of the second day of instruction. Upon satisfactory completion, a certificate will be issued. The cost is $200 per person for the Manager's Certification course.
ServSafe® Overview Class - This 3-hour class covers basic food safety. A certificate of participation will be given upon completion. All individuals affiliated with teh food industry will benefit from the safe food handling information this class provides. The cost is $25 per person for the ServSafe® Overview class.
Both classes are being offered by the Chatham County Health Department. For a schedule, to register, or for more information contact Helena Barton, Environmental Health Training Specilist via email or at 912-356-2160.
Several local colleges including Coastal Georgia Community College also offer the course. For more information contact your local environmental health office.
WWW Address: http://www.gachd.org/environmental-health/food_service.php