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Contact the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Sanitary and Services Office.
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals oversees all food-related permits and inspections. Visit their Sanitary Services Office at 1450 Poydras Street or call (504) 568-7970 for assistance with restaurant permits, inspections, and food safety concerns.
Whether you need permits for business operations, special events, construction projects, or residential work, our central permitting portal streamlines the entire process. Our system guides you through obtaining the specific permits you need.
To report blight or learn more about blight related issues: City of New Orleans Code Enforcement handles blighted properties in New Orleans. Visit Code Enforcement or call 504-658-4300.
To report blight or learn more about blight related issues: City of New Orleans Code Enforcement handles blighted properties in New Orleans.
Visit Code Enforcement or call 504-658-4300.
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