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Allegheny County Health Department applications for all categories of food and beverage permits increased 26 percent over two years, from 511 in 2023 to 647 in 2025. Simultaneously, wait times for all classes of food and beverage permits increased from a maximum of approximately 49 days in 2023 to a maximum of 80 days in 2025.
County Executive Sara Innamorato signed an order this week directing staff to assess and improve the food permit process, with the goal of maintaining public health and safety while streamlining wait times…