Find out who needs to register and other things you need to consider before opening. Pre-inspection checklist, guidance on allergy and intolerance, childminders food safety and guidance for mobile caterers.
Yes - if you’re serving food to the public (even for free), you must register. This includes:
Each location must be registered separately.
Register for free on the Food Standards Agency website.
Let us know if your business changes or gets a new owner.
A food safety officer will inspect your premises. You’ll get a hygiene rating which will be published online.
Before opening, make sure:
You may also need a licence if you:
Your premises must have the correct planning use. It’s your responsibility to check this.
