Food Businesses Notification (FBN)

The proprietor of a food business must notify Council of their food business prior to commencing operations.

Download a Food Business Notification Form and return to SA Health for processing. Food business proprietors will receive a unique FBN number which is recognised across South Australia, and enables temporary and mobile food vendors to operate in other Council areas. SA Health will also send a copy of your FBN to Council on your behalf.

If you have completed a FBN form and unsure of your number, contact Council’s Environmental Health Officer for assistance.

Food Premises Inspection

Environmental Health Officer’s are dedicated to providing food business proprietors and food handlers with advice and education to ensure compliance with the Food Safety Standards. All food businesses are inspected on a routine basis and charged in line with the Food Act 2001 Regulations. Fees for food premise inspections are available at Council’s Fees and Charges.

Council’s Environmental Health Officer uses the Australian Food Safety Assessment for inspecting food premises, which covers the following food activities:

• Cleanliness and hygiene of equipment and  premises
• Health, hygiene and knowledge of food handlers
• Products and ingredients
• Food storage and display
• Temperature control
• Processing equipment, method and packaging
• Food transportation and distribution