Public Health - Food Premises

All food businesses have obligations under the Food Act 2006 and the Food Standards Code Australia and New Zealand.  Council is responsible for monitoring compliance with Chapter 3 of the Food Standards Code, the Food Safety Standards.

The majority of food businesses require a Food Licence issued by the Local Government.  Information on food licensing is detailed in Council's Guide to making application for food licence.

If you are taking over an existing food business you may wish to complete a Land Record Search prior to signing a contract or lease agreement.

If you intend to build or renovate a food premises please refer to Council's Guide to making application to construct or refit a food premises.  You will be required to complete an Application to construct or refit premises and submit plans and specifications of the proposed fit-out.

Council's Food Premises Fitout Checklist will help to ensure that your food premises is designed and constructed in accordance with Food Safety Standard 3.2.3.

Council offers FREE online Food Safety Training to help ensure that all food handlers have adequate skills and knowledge about food safety and hygiene.

Further information and fact sheets relating to food safety can be found on the Queensland Health website.