Request pre-purchase inspection of a food business premises

If you plan to buy an existing food business premises, or start a new food business, you can request that Council conduct a pre-purchase inspection of the premises.

Our Environmental Health Officers will inspect the food businesses to to ensure the suitability of the premises for registration, and compliance with the Food Act 1984. This will also provide an opportunity to ask an authorised officer about what meets compliance with the Food Standards Code.

How to request an inspection

Apply online

Step 1.Have your details ready

You will need to provide your details, and the details of the food business premises.

Step 2.Complete the online form

Request inspection of a food business premises

Step 3.Pay the application fee

A fee applies for this service - see details under the 'fees' tab.

Once you have submitted the online form, our Environmental Health team will email you an invoice, which will include instructions for payment.

Step 4.Arrange the inspection

An Environmental Health Officer will contact you to organise an inspection time

We will provide you with an inspection report within ten business days of the inspection.

Fees

View a schedule of current fees and charges(PDF, 458KB) (including pre-purchase inspection).