At Central Coast Council, food safety is paramount. Together, we can achieve positive health and wellbeing outcomes for our community. Whether you’re opening a new food business or looking to ensure compliance with food hygiene standards, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Opening or Purchasing a Food Business
Essential Steps
- Information Pack: Download our Food Business Information Pack for comprehensive guidance on legal requirements and regulations.
- Contact Us: Book a meeting with our Environmental Health Officer (EHO) to arrange a kitchen inspection and ensure correct registration.
Our Food Business Application Form simplifies the process for various types of food businesses, including notifications, temporary setups, mobile ventures, and mixed-use establishments.
Food Safety Training
Food Handling
DoFoodSafely is a FREE, non-accredited, online learning program provided by the Department of Health Victoria and proudly supported by Queensland Health, South Australia Health, and Tasmania Health. DoFoodSafely is designed to enable you to understand how to safely work with, and handle, food in commercial settings. By reading through the information in the seven topics, you will be ready to do the assessment quiz and gain your DoFoodSafely Certificate of Completion – a certificate that is well- respected by the food industry across Australia.
Food Safety Supervisor (FSS)
From December 2023, certain food services, caterers and retail businesses must appoint at least one Food Safety Supervisor (FSS). The role of the FSS is to minimise the risk of customers becoming ill from food because of incorrect food handling. The FSS provides expertise and guidance to food handlers in the business by identifying and implementing procedures to address food safety risks. Our Environmental Health Officer will be able to advise if you require a Food Safety Supervisor.
Other Relevant Websites
Department of Health and Human Services – https://www.health.tas.gov.au/health-topics/food-safety
Food Standards Australia New Zealand – https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/food-standards-code/legislationsafety
Food Safety Information Council – http://www.foodsafety.asn.au/
Oz Food Net – OzFoodNet network