Food business

Council is aware a number of food businesses lost power following ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, resulting in food spoilage. Council supports Queensland Health’s advice on dealing with power failures and disposal of food - see Food safety after a disaster. For further advice, contact Council.

Find out if you need a food business licence

Operate a food business? You may need to apply for a food business licence from Council. Find information on managing your food business licence.

Types of food business licences

The nature of your food-based business will determine the type of licence you will need. Find out more about the types of food business licences.

Starting a new food business

Starting a licensable food business and a licensed premises does not already exist, you must apply for a new food business licence.

Buying or selling an existing food business

Information on the process when buying or selling a food business including licence fees, renewal process and the licensed food premises search.

Amending an existing food business licence

How to make changes to your food business licence including contact details, structural alterations to premises and changes to licence conditions.

Food business complaints

If you need to report a concern about a food business such as if you have become unwell after consuming food, you can lodge a request online.

Licencing requirements for water carriers

You will need a mobile food business licence to supply drinking water. Learn about licencing requirements for water carriers operating in Moreton Bay.

Food safety

Food businesses have safety obligations to ensure the health of patrons. Learn about food safety training, programs, supervisors and management tools.

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