City of Boroondara

What you need to know

Register Class 2, 3 or 3A via FoodTrader; Class 4 must notify via FoodTrader. Allow at least 14 days for processing. Annual Food Act registration, paid by 31 December (pro-rata quarterly if applying mid-year). EHO inspection required annually; annual inspection and first follow-up included in registration fee. Further follow-up inspections ~$290 each. SOT required via FoodTrader at least 1 business day before each event — no fee for SOT. No SOT needed for private non-public events (weddings, work functions). Class 2 requires Food Safety Program. Class 2 and 3A must have a Food Safety Supervisor. Fundraising on Council/public land requires a separate Fundraising Permit. Class 3 businesses not required to have FSP or FSS but recommended. Covers Camberwell, Hawthorn, Kew, Balwyn areas. Contact Environmental Health on 9278 4888 for fees and classification advice. Verified 15 July 2026 — mobile/temporary food fee still not published online (registration is class-based, invoiced after assessment); contact Council directly.