Setting up a food business can be a daunting task, with a wide range of legislation that must be complied with if you are not to fall foul of the law. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) 
have produced a booklet entitled 'Starting up - Your first steps to running a catering business' (see Related Documents).
have produced a booklet entitled 'Starting up - Your first steps to running a catering business' (see Related Documents).Food Establishment Registration
All food business establishments are legally obliged to register with their local authority before opening. Registration is also required if the business only sells prepacked food (e.g. sweets) or drinks (e.g. teas, beers, etc.)You can register your business online.
Food Hygiene Training
All food handlers must be trained commensurate to their work activities. The usual way for food handlers to be trained is to gain a Level 2 Certificate in Food Hygiene (formally a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate). Food business operators are also required to receive adequate training in the application of HACCP.
Torbay Council and other local training organisations offer a number of food hygiene training courses. Download the Training Courses leaflet (see Related Documents).
Mobile Food Businesses
Legally, mobile food businesses must register with the local authority the address where the vehicle or trailer is normally kept. Mobile businesses registered in Torbay are not restricted to operating within the bay. However should a mobile business be kept in another area, it will have to be registered with the relevant local authority.
If you require information on where you are able to trade, visit the Street Trading page or contact the Licensing and Public Protection Team who will be able to help you.
If you trade on the highway, you may be moved on by the police if you are causing an obstruction to traffic or pedestrians.
Further Information
To find out about planning issues please contact Planning Services. For advice about weights and measures or food quality please contact Trading Standards.
For further information please contact the Food Safety team.
Related Documents
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Food Hygiene - A Guide For Businesses
This booklet is for restaurants, cafés and other catering businesses, as well as shops selling food. It tells you about the key laws that affect your business, what they require you to do and how they are enforced.
Last updated: 02/11/2011, 12:40pm (1.9 MB) -
Starting Up - Your first steps to running a catering business
This booklet is for people setting up a restaurant, café or other catering business and tells you about the main things you need to consider.
Last updated: 04/05/2011, 11:08am (1.5 MB) -
Food Safety Training Courses
Details of Food Safety Training Courses available from Torbay Council.
Last updated: 15/11/2011, 11:55am (56 KB) -
Cakes and Confectionary Guidance Notes
This booklet gives more information on the labelling of Cakes and confectionary made and intended for sale
Last updated: 29/12/2011, 3:41pm (629 KB)
Related Websites
Contact Food Safety
- Tel: 01803 208025
- Email: food.safety@torbay.gov.uk
- Fax: 01803 208854
Related Pages
- Food Safety
- Food Business Registration
- Food & Safety Bulletin
- Food Safety Inspections
- Food Safety Legislation & Regulations
- Food Safety Service Plan
- Safer Food, Better Business
- Smokefree Workplaces & Public Places
