Food Service Permit & Pre-Opening Inspection — Gwinnett County

What Is the Food Service Permit?

The Food Service Permit from GNR Public Health — Environmental Health is your legal authority to operate a food establishment in Gwinnett County. It is issued only after a passing pre-opening inspection confirms the finished space matches the approved plans and complies with the 2025 Georgia Food Code.

Before You Schedule the Opening Inspection

• Hot water supplied to all sinks
• All refrigeration holding 41°F or below
• No foodborne-illness risk-factor violations
• Application submitted to the County Environmental Health Office at least 10 business days before the requested permit date
• At least one manager/supervisor holds a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) credential (within 90 days of permit issuance under current rules)

Note

Permits are not transferable between owners or locations — a change of ownership triggers a new plan review and permit.

What SpoonSeal tracks

The document(s) you upload for this requirement, with automatic renewal/expiration tracking (Current, Due Soon, Expired). Where the city publishes health-inspection results (e.g., NYC and Chicago), SpoonSeal syncs them automatically; elsewhere they can be added manually.