By Heather Jensen Weekend Anchor/Reporter
News 3 On Your Side
New food service regulations are in effect for the state of Georgia.News 3 On Your Side
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Stumble It!News 3 first told you about the changes to Georgia’s food service safety standards nearly four months ago. At that time, many local restaurant workers welcomed the changes.
The number of food-born illnesses nationwide prompted Georgia’s Human Resources Department to up the state's standards.
News 3 is On Your Side with how these changes will impact your dinner table.
Under the new regulations, restaurants will receive a letter grade and numeric score for inspections.
In addition to that, there are more than 20 new rules including hand-washing changes. Employees must now wash their hands twice after using the restroom. They must also wear gloves OR use tongs or deli napkins when handling ready-to-eat foods like ice cream cones. And each restaurant is required to have a certified food safety manager.
The regulations took effect December 1.
For more on the state’s new codes including a sample of the new inspection form, visit the Georgia DHR website.
