Find your local council for food business registration and inspections. Search by suburb or council name to get your council's official site, registration process and a food safety guide.
You register with the local council for the area where your food premises is located. This tool matches your suburb to that council so you know exactly who to contact to notify or register your business.
Food businesses must register or notify their local council before trading so the council can assess your risk, approve your premises and schedule inspections. Trading without registering can lead to enforcement action.
A council environmental health officer checks that you comply with the Food Standards Code, covering temperature control, cleaning, hygiene, pest management, food storage and record keeping. Inspection frequency depends on your risk level and history.
Most councils have a food business notification or registration form, often online, that you complete before you start trading, sometimes alongside a premises approval. This tool points you to your council so you can follow their exact process.
Fees vary between councils and by business type, so check the current amounts directly with your local council. This tool helps you find the right council, but you should confirm any fees and forms with them.
Once you know your council and its expectations, FoodSafety HQ can help you put the required systems in place digitally, including temperature logs, cleaning schedules, checklists and audit records, ready for your first inspection.