Pakihi mahi kai me te māhiti i ōna painga Food businesses and quality grading

Email hosposupport@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz if you want help or advice on starting a new cafe or restaurant.

Food grades and food business complaints

Find the food grade of a restaurant or cafe

Find out food safety grades of restaurants or cafes in Auckland.
Complaints about a food business

How to report food safety or hygiene concerns and get guidance for suspected food poisoning. Use the public register to see if a food business is registered with us or MPI.

Start a cafe or restaurant

This guide pulls together a list of the licences you need to start a cafe or restaurant.
Apply for food registration

Guide to applying for food registration and choosing the food plan that suits your business.
Make changes to your food business registration or verification agency

Update your food business registration or verification agency with changes to operations, sites or contact details. Learn what you need to provide when requesting changes.
Running a home-based business

A guide to running a home-based business in Auckland, covering food and other types of businesses.
Food business sites – Building and site requirements

Learn the building, structural and hygiene requirements for food business sites in Auckland. This includes design, wastewater, ventilation, plumbing and equipment standards.
Taking over an existing food business

Find out what you need to do when you take over an existing food business.

Food business verification services

Make sure your food business meets safety standards. Learn how verification works, what to expect during visits, costs and how to apply.
Food business verification services available through Auckland Council

We provide reliable, internationally recognised ISO/IEC 17020 accredited food safety checks for registered food businesses.

Food safety training requirements

Find out about the requirement for staff to attend a food safety course.
Food control plans and national programmes

Learn about the different levels of food safety plans and how to choose the right one for your business.

Start a food truck

This guide pulls together a list of the licences you need to start a food truck or coffee cart.
Markets, food stalls and fundraising

Information for market operators and those running a food stall for fundraising or profit.
Food registration for event organisers

Apply for food registration as an event organiser.