An order that stops all or part of a food business from operating until serious food safety problems are fixed.
Serious risks to public health, such as severe pest infestation, no running water or unsafe conditions, or failure to comply with an earlier notice.
The business must fix the problems and obtain a certificate of clearance from an authorised officer confirming it can safely reopen.
Review and appeal rights exist under most state and territory Food Acts. Check the notice and your jurisdiction's process for how to seek a review.
No. An improvement notice lets you keep trading while you fix a breach, whereas a prohibition order stops the affected activity until clearance is given.
Trading in breach of a prohibition order is a serious offence that can lead to prosecution and substantial penalties under the Food Act.