Registration of Food Premises
By law all food premises must be registered with the
Environmental Services Department of Braintree District
Council. You must also inform us if the Food Business
Operator or the nature of the business changes.
Food premises includes any premises used for storing, selling,
distributing or preparing food (including drinks). This
covers restaurants, hotels, cafes, shops, supermarkets, staff
canteens, kitchens in offices, warehouses, guest houses, delivery
vehicles, buffet cars on trains, markets and other stalls, hot dog
and ice cream vans etc and any premises vending drinks and/or
food.
You can fill in the Registration Form online
Food Premises Registration Form or print,
sign and return it to us by post.
NB You are required to register at least 28
days BEFORE you intend to open your food
business
Approved premises
Some high risk food businesses must be
approved. This includes dairies and meat
processing plants. You can fill in the Registration Form for
approved premsies online
Approved Premises Application Form or
print, sign and return it to us by post.
Contact us:
Telephone 01376 552525 extension 2221
email: -
food&safety@braintree.gov.uk