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State of Georgia FoodService Rules & Regulations 290-5-14

Georgia State Code for FoodService Establishments

Changes in Rules and Regulations Food Service Chapter 290-5-14.pdf

The requirement for the choking poster is found in another set of regulations from the Office of the Secretary of State: O.C.G.A. 26-2-374 (a) which states, "The Department of Human Resources shall print and distribute notices to every food service establishment in this state explaining the proper procedures to be taken to assist or aid persons who are choking. The notices shall contain such information as is found appropriate or necessary by the department and shall be posted and maintained by the food service establishment in a conspicuous place or places on the premises as required by the Department."

First Aid for Choking - Poster 

DHR Food Code Revisions (Overview) 

Food Service Rules Brochure 

Food Service Inspection Form 

Food Service Inspection Form - Addendum 1 

Food Service Inspection Form - Addendum 2 

Accredited Certification Programs 

Department of Human Resources e-mail: gdphinfo@dhr.state.ga.us

Fats, Oils, and Grease Initiative

In 2004, a new Georgia law was enacted that regulates the grease hauling and processing industry.  The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has created new rules relating to this law, click here for more information.

Alcoholic Beverage License Forms & Permit Applications

State Alcohol License Forms, Alcohol Server Permits, Occupational Tax Stamp - Federal Tax on Retail Dealers, State of Georgia Alcohol & Tobacco Division, Alcoholic Beverage Notices and Warning Posters.

Georgia Alcohol and Tobacco Rules, Regulations, and Laws

Corporations ● Partnerships ● Limited Liability Companies ● Alcohol Licensing & Compliance ● Joint Ventures ● Franchise Formation  ● Litigation ● Employment Law ● Dispute Resolution ●

Useful Resources offered for FREE through the

Georgia Restaurant Association

Vital Products &  Services for the Restaurant Operator

Food Service Equipment and Supply Authorized Dealers. Point of Sale Systems, Time Clocks, Advertising, Staffing Services, HVAC, Electricians, Plumbers, Cleaning Services, Waste Disposal, Phone Systems, Grease Trap Services.

Pre-Opening Checklist- FREE!!

A comprehensive checklist that that covers many aspects of the pre-opening process.  Available in PDF Format.

Start-up Tools & Templates - Start-up Business Plan Template, sample P&L, Cash Flow Analysis, Break Even Analysis spreadsheet and more.

Smallwares Requirements - FREE!!

A complete list of supplies needed to open a 100 seat restaurant.  If your restaurant has 75 seats, multiply the quantity listed by .75.  If your restaurant has 175 seats, multiply quantity listed by 1.75. (Available In Pdf and Excel Formats.)

Buena Vista Consulting

Bilingual English/Spanish Training

● Food & Alcohol Safety Training

● License, Permits, and Application Expediting

● Credit Card/PCI Compliance Assistance

● Accounting, P&L's and Balance Sheets

● Custom Training Tailored to Individual Needs

Georgia Department of Labor

Georgia Department of Labor Employer Handbook.pdf

Georgia Department of Labor First Report of Injury.pdf

Required Workplace Posters

(Electronic Forms and Publications Website)

To print, click on the printer icon within the Acrobat Reader. Do not use the browser's print feature.

Georgia Workers' Compensation Law only requires the Panel and Bill of Rights.

The documents can be obtained from this Website, or They can also be obtained by calling: 404-656-3131

State Board of Workers' Compensation
270 Peachtree Street, N.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1299

Telephone: 404-562-6800

Georgia Department of Labor requires the following posters: (Downloadable Posters are listed above, in English and Spanish)

Employer Vacation (DOL-154)
Unemployment Insurance for Employees (DOL-810)
Equal Pay for equal Work Act (DOL-4107)

EEOC - Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law:

The above posters are required in addition to the posters requires by the Federal Government.

● Property Insurance 

● Workers' Compensation

● Employers' Liability

● General Liability

● Liquor Liability

● Auto/Valet Liability

● Umbrella/Excess Liability

Georgia Department of Transportation

Traffic counts and transportation data

Office of Transportation Data

http://www.cviog.uga.edu/Projects/gainfo/gamaps.htm

http://www.easidemographics.com/

Traffic Count I-Map Application

The Georgia DOT Count Station Mapping Application
allows for the matching of a count station number and traffic count to a roadway location. This application may be used by itself, in lieu of the traffic counts, by selecting a desired county or roadway location. The mapping application will then yield count station numbers with companion traffic count information.

Commercial Green Building Services provides technical assistance on environmentally-sustainable building and community design, LEED administration, building science, energy efficiency and renewable energy.

Services for the Hospitality Industry
Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG) Info & Posters
P2AD and its Georgia Environmental Partnership partners can help your hospitality business “green” its operations , resulting in cost savings and attracting new business.

Grease Trap Rules, Regulations, Sales, and Service