Hornsby Shire Council

What you need to know

FEE STRUCTURE (2026-27, confirmed from Hornsby Shire Council Fees & Charges 2026-27, p.53): Annual Administration Charge (NSW Food Authority categories, all GST-free): Packaged-only/no direct food handling ≤5 FTE: $229/yr. Direct food handling ≤5 FTE (standard mobile food vendor): $358/yr. Medium 6–50 FTE: $796/yr. Large 51+ FTE: $3,595/yr. Inspection fees (all GST-free, per visit): Low risk: $110. Medium/High risk: $231.50. Mobile Food Vendor inspection: $231.50. Reinspection: $231.50. Temporary Food Stall inspection: $149. Pre-opening inspection (requested): $231.50. Purchase-of-business inspection: $231.50. Public health incident inspection: $110. Most MFVs with on-site cooking pay $358 admin + $231.50 per inspection annually. Packaged/coffee-only vendors pay $229 admin + $110–$231.50 inspection. Mobile Food Vendor application form available at hornsby.nsw.gov.au/business/compliance/public-health/food-safety/mobile-food-vendor-application-form. All food premises must be registered with Council before trading. Annual registration — notify Council promptly when ownership changes. Market trading at Hornsby Town Centre (former Hornsby Mall) requires separate Council approval. Food Safety Supervisor required for medium-high risk food. Contact: 02 9847 6666.