The requirements for a temporary food stall licence can vary from council to council.
If you’re going it alone trying to sort through your food licence requirements, sometimes it can be difficult to determine which kind of licence you will need to operate at temporary events and locations such as markets.
The requirements can differ depending on:
- Whether the venue is located on a council, state-owned or privately owned property,
- the kind of food you will serve, and
- the preparation and storage required.
Even if your food business already holds a fixed premise or manufacturing food business licence, you will need to apply for a temporary food stall licence if handling unpackaged food at your stall.
What Kind of Market Food Stalls Require a Temporary Food Stall Licence?
If you’re preparing or handling unpackaged food at a market or event, out of a temporary set up like a food stall, you WILL require a temporary food stall license.
Some examples include:
- Fresh juices and smoothies
- Hot food such as hot dogs, hamburgers, hot chips, pizza, etc
- Food for taste testing that is not packaged.
- Any unpackaged food that you are handling on-site, such as spices where handling them and putting into smaller packaging for customers
Types of Temporary Food Stall Licences
There are two types of temporary food stall licences in Qld:
1. One-off licence – this kind of licence is valid for up to four or 12 consecutive days for a single event/stall. A new application must be lodged for every new event.
2. Annual licence – this type of licence is for regular stallholders and only requires a single application and fee annually.
Food Agent Australia’s Services
Food Agent Australia understands the complexities of the legislation surrounding food business licencing, food safety procedures and safe work guidelines. We understand these regulations and identify the most appropriate licences for you and your business needs.
Additionally, even when applying for a temporary food stall licence, you will be required to submit the plans of your stall set-up and equipment to be used. Food Agent’s in house design service can create plans for you using tried, tested and approved methods thanks to our extensive knowledge of council requirements.
EXPERT TIP: You will need also need a Food Safety Program diary. This is an essential record keeping tool to meet Council’s minimum requirements. And yes, this is something we can also help you with!
Remove the Hassle of Temporary Food Stall Licences
Food Agent works closely with councils. We do not cut corners and always ensure that requirements are met, but we also know the shortest route to navigating the council approvals process.
Food safety and correct licencing are paramount to ensuring your business succeeds, and with Food Agent Australia guiding your decisions, you know your reputation will always remain intact. Your customers will return again and again knowing that their taste buds – and tummies – are in safe hands.
Give us a call today to determine the right way to help your food business extend its reach with a temporary food stall licence.
