Allegheny County Makes Obtaining Fish Fry Permits Easier

PITTSBURGH, PA — The deadline is fast approaching for Lenten fish fry sponsors to obtain an Allegheny County Health Department permit. Sponsors that do not already have a valid health permit must complete a temporary permit application and pay the permit fee no later than Feb. 16.

New for 2022, applications and payment may be submitted online. Applications also can be submitted by mail to: ACHD Food Safety Program, 2121 Noblestown Road, Suite 210, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Checks and money orders will be accepted and must be made payable to Treasurer of Allegheny County.

The fee for a temporary permit is $47 and should be included with the application.

The application contains a checklist for applicants to help fish fries operate in accordance with required and suggested safety protocols. The checklist must be completed for a fish fry to receive a temporary permit.

Lent begins on March 2.

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