During the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak we will not be able to carry out Food Advice or Re-score Inspections for Food Businesses. Please check back at a later date if you need to arrange either of these visits. Thank you for your understanding and we hope you all stay fit and healthy.
Food Advice and Hygiene Rating Re-Score Visits
If you are starting a business which handles, stores, processes or sells food, you will need to register with us 28 days before trading.
This includes catering businesses run from home and mobile or temporary premises, such as stalls and vans.
You can find information about How to Register a Food Business here.
If you are a childminder, the details you provide to Ofsted will be used to Register your food business. You will not have to register separately.
You can read our handy checklist here.
Following Registration, ensure that you have the Landowner's permission to trade. If you intend to trade from Ivybridge or Torcross, you may need Street Trading consent. Please contact us to discuss environmental.health@swdevon.gov.uk
Once you register, you will have an inspection to check whether the business is complying with food law and producing food that is safe to eat.
Most premises will receive a food hygiene rating which shows customers how well you are handling and managing food operations.
Further information on Food Safety can be found on the FSA Food Safety Website.
You will need a premises licence if you want to:
You can find out more about Premises Licences here.
Do you have the relevant planning permission to carry out the activities you want to do?
You can find out more on The Planning Portal.