Renovating a food premises
This page has information for business owners, designers and builders who are creating a food business premises.
There are two guides to help you design and construct a food business to ensure food produced on premises is safe and meets the Food Act 2001.
You should also contact the Health Protection Service in the early stages of planning and design to discuss fit-out requirements.
These guides will ensure that all food premises:
- are able to be easily cleaned and maintained
- have sufficient space, facilities and equipment to produce safe food
- are provided with services such as potable water, effective sewage disposal and sufficient light and ventilation for safe food handling
- provide facilities for staff to maintain personal hygiene
- prevent pests.
Download the ACT Food Business Fit-out Guide.
Download the ACT Mobile Food Business Fit-out Guide.
Apply for a fit-out assessment
Public health officers will check your premises before they approve a food business registration or variation.
To apply for as assessment:
1. Complete the fit-out assessment form.
2. Submit your form with any plans and specifications by emailing hps@act.gov.au or online at Food Business Variation or Transfer Application.