Food, Water & Safety

What This Is

Food, water, and safety services in Fulton County focus on protecting public health through food safety regulations, water system oversight, permitting, and environmental health enforcement.

These services help ensure food is handled safely, water systems meet required standards, and public health concerns are properly addressed.

Who This Applies To

These services apply to:

  • Restaurant and food business owners
  • Mobile and temporary food vendors
  • Cottage food producers
  • Property owners with wells or septic systems
  • Residents reporting health or safety concerns
Food safety inspection and environmental health services in Fulton County

Find the Service You Need

Select the service below to view requirements, forms, and next steps.

Food Safety & Sanitation

Food Handling Requirements & Training

Food safety rules, required certifications, and training for food handlers and managers.

Go to Food Safety & Sanitation

Food Permit Applications

Apply for Food Permits & Registrations

Applications for restaurants, mobile food units, temporary vendors, and cottage food operations.

Go to Food Permit Applications

Temporary Food Licenses

Short-Term Events & Seasonal Vendors

Requirements for temporary and seasonal food operations, including festivals and events.

Go to Temporary Food Licenses

Water & Septic Services

Well Permits, Testing & Septic Systems

Permits, testing kits, and inspections for private wells and septic systems.

Go to Water & Septic Services

Nuisance Complaints

Report Public Health Concerns

Report issues such as trash accumulation, unsafe burning, pests, or other environmental hazards.

Go to Nuisance Complaints

Before You Apply or Submit a Request

Before starting an application or submitting a request:

  • Make sure you are selecting the correct service
  • Review requirements on the appropriate page
  • Gather any required documents or forms

Submitting the correct application the first time helps avoid delays.

Pay Fees and View Inspection Reports

What to Do Next

  • Choose a service above
  • Review requirements and forms
  • Complete the correct application or contact the department

If you are unsure where to start, call:

Not Sure Which Service You Need?

If you are unsure which service applies to your situation, call the main number and staff will direct you to the correct department.