This type of operation is considered a temporary food premises.

Food safety is essential in a portable or temporary set up. You should consider researching the range of portable hand wash stations that are available for hand wash requirements in operating in a temporary site.

If this portable or off - site operation is going to be a regular part of your business then you may want to add a "temporary" component to your current Food Act registration.

If we are your Principal Council you will need to speak to the Environmental Health Officer to ensure that this is possible and your Food Safety Program may need to be changed.

If your food registration does not include a temporary component you will need to make application. There are various ways to do this and it depends on the type of food you sell in the portable structure. There is a fee associated with the registration of Class 2 and 3 temporary food premises for businesses.

More information on different classifications can be found at the Department of Health website.

You can lodge your application for a temporary or portable registration through the Statewide data base FoodTrader or you can contact us to discuss your food safety obligations.