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Pest Control — Monthly Service Records

Georgia requires licensed pest control services for food establishments. Monthly service is the industry standard and health inspectors will review your logs.

Official Source
Your state/local health department (food code) + licensed pest control
https://www.fda.gov/food/retail-food-protection/fda-food-code

Overview

Pest control is a core food-safety requirement. Health inspectors treat any evidence of pests as a priority violation under the FDA Food Code (adopted by your state). Monthly professional service is the industry standard for full-service restaurants.

Licensing

Pest control must be performed by a company licensed by your state's structural pest control program (often the state department of agriculture). Verify the provider's license before engaging them.

What a Monthly Service Includes

  • Inspection of entry points (doors, windows, utility penetrations, floor drains)
  • Interior treatment of kitchen, storage, and service areas
  • Exterior perimeter treatment
  • Trap/bait-station monitoring
  • A written service report

What Proof You Receive

A service report with date, technician name/license, areas treated, pest activity, chemicals used (with EPA registration numbers), and follow-up needed. Retain reports at least 12 months.

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.

Stay ahead of this requirement

SpoonSeal stores your documents, tracks expirations, and reminds you before anything lapses — so you are always inspection-ready.

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This guide is informational and not legal advice. Always confirm current requirements with the official agency linked above.