Food preparation

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Food premises

Muswellbrook Shire Council carries out inspections of retail food premises for compliance to the Food Act 2003. This also includes temporary venues such as stalls at fairs and agricultural shows.

Matters which are investigated include

With the aim to minimise the potential for food borne illness.

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The information below has been supplied by the NSW Food Authority:

Other useful topics from the NSW Food Authority

Sanitation information from Food Standards Australia New Zealand:

Legislation

The below information has been supplied by the Food Standards Australia New Zealand:

Link directly to NSW Legislation Food Act 2003

Associated link

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These A4 sized posters have been created to be displayed at food premises to assist food handlers in ensuring only safe and suitable food is prepared. The posters are designed to be laminated and displayed however they could also be included in your business's training material or food handling manual.

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Inspection fees are charges for the annual renewal of approvals as per Council's adopted fees and charges for 2009-2010 financial year:

Shows and events

Show and event inspection fee (flat fee for event administrators) ...$270

Health inspections

Per premises, for 2009-2010 financial year.

Administration fee for food premises (annual) maintaining register and reporting to government agencies and inspections...$150.00
Reinspection fees (for compliance)...$90.00


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Muswellbrook Shire Council
PO Box 122 Muswellbrook 2333
157 Maitland Street, Muswellbrook New South Wales, Australia
Ph: +61 (02) 6549 3700, Fax: +61 (02) 6549 3701
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This page last updated: 23 November, 2009