Food business licences
The majority of food business owners recognise that Eat Safe Brisbane is an opportunity to show the community they are doing a good job when it comes to food safety and hygiene.
The local government toolbox website is an excellent resource for food businesses to find useful information, forms, guidelines and answers to frequently asked questions.
Eat Safe Brisbane was developed in partnership between Council and industry bodies including:
- Queensland Hotels Association
- Clubs Queensland
- Restaurant and Catering Queensland
- Baking Industry Association Queensland
Benefits for businesses
Eat Safe Brisbane provides incentives for food businesses that receive a three, four or five star rating. In addition to providing a competitive edge for businesses by being promoted online, businesses will also benefit by receiving:
- annual licence fee discounts from July 2011
- fewer on-site Council audits (for four and five star rated businesses)
Businesses will continue to be audited under the current Food Act 2006 and Food Safety Standards. Eat Safe Brisbane food safety audits will mean no additional regulatory burden for compliant businesses.
Annual food licence fees have been frozen until 30 June 2011 to ensure no additional costs for businesses. Fees from July 2011 will be released in the 2011/12 Council budget.
Types of food businesses
You are required to apply for a licence if you want to set up:
