A food shop refers to a shop operating in an independent unit such as a takeaway kiosk, snack counter, restaurant, etc. Stalls within a canteen, coffee shop, eating house or food court cannot apply for this licence.
List of Food Businesses
Bakery
Bakery (Retail without baking)
Canteen (Construction Site)
Canteen with Catering
Canteen with Stalls
Canteen with Stalls (School)
Canteen without Stalls
Coffeeshop / Eating House
Food Cart (Take Away)
Food Caterer
Food Court
Food Vending Machines
Foodshop selling takeaway foods
Foodshop (Market Produce)
Foodshop (Pets Allowed)
Grilling and Sale of Grilled Meat Products
In-house Kitchen
Mobile Food Wagon
Private Market
Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs, Discos
Restaurant
Restaurant with Catering
Sales of Herbal Tea
Snack Counter
Food Shop Licence Application
1. Submit complete application with layout plan in GoBusiness
Upload the layout plan drawn to scale of the premises in metric units. Refers to equipment layout plan of the premises, showing placement of exhaust, chillers, freezers, ovens, wash basins, taps, etc
Upon receipt of a complete application, SFA will process and issue the In-Principle Approval (IPA) within 5 working days. Upon receipt of the IPA, you may proceed with the renovation. Please refer to the IPA for the licensing requirements that you will need to comply with.
You must prepare the documents stated in the IPA as soon as possible and upload them in GoBusiness. The documents include URA’s Change of Use or HDB’s approval, tenancy agreement, cleaning program and pest control contract. It is also important that you plan the renovation and equipment set up schedule ahead of time so as to minimise the time taken for renovation.
2. Book a pre-licensing inspection for my food shop upon completion of renovation
Please make an appointment for the inspection at least 7 days in advance. Please provide the relevant information (premises address, application number/licence number, name and contact number) in your request. SFA will confirm your pre-licensing inspection date within 2 working days.
During the inspection, SFA will verify if the setup of the premises is in accordance to the layout plan submitted and whether all the items listed in the IPA have been complied with. For example, SFA will check if exhaust is fitted with an air-cleaner, floor trap for the discharge of wastewater to sewer, adequate washing facilities, storage facilities and etc. At the end of the pre-licensing inspection, the officer will issue you with an inspection report
If there are no outstanding issues, the officer will recommend the application for approval.
However, if there are outstanding items that required to be rectified/complied at the end of the pre-licensing inspection, the officer will indicate in the inspection report. Please comply with these outstanding items and inform the inspection officer.
When you have complied with the outstanding items, the officer will recommend the application for approval.
3. Make payment after licence approval
Upon full compliance to licensing requirements and submission of required documents, SFA will approve the application within 3 working days.
Licensees can print their own licences upon successful payment.
Provide Information on Food Hygiene Personnel
Select the most relevant “Role” and “Course Type” attended.
Role: Food Handler / Food Hygiene Officer / Food Safety Management System Personnel
Course Type: Basic Food Hygiene Course Certificate / Food Hygiene Officer Course Certificate / Food Safety Management System Course Certificate
At least one food handler personnel details must be submitted
Food Hygiene Officers are only required for the following types of food businesses:
Restaurant
Housed in two or more adjacent units in private and HDB shophouses; or With kitchen area exceeding 16m2
Caterer
Canteen
Food court
Food Safety Management System (FSMS) Personnel are for food businesses which need to implement FSMS (such as caterers and those permitted to cater).
Cost of Food Shop Licence and Length of Validity
The Food Shop Licence including entertainment outlets serving food e.g. pub, bar, discotheque, and night club, costs $195.00 and is valid for one year.
How Bestar can Help
Bestar is a Singapore-based company that provides a range of business registration and licensing services. We can help you with the following aspects of obtaining a Food Shop Licence in Singapore:
Application process: Bestar can help you with the entire application process, from filling out the forms to submitting the required documents. We will also advise you on the necessary requirements and ensure that your application is complete and compliant with SFA regulations.
Pre-licensing inspection: Bestar can arrange for a pre-licensing inspection of your premises to ensure that it meets SFA's requirements. This will help to speed up the approval process and avoid any delays.
If you are planning to open a food shop in Singapore, Bestar can be a valuable resource for help with obtaining a Food Shop Licence and ensuring that your business complies with SFA's requirements.
Here are some additional benefits of using Bestar to obtain your Food Shop Licence:
Peace of mind: You can rest assured that your application is in safe hands with Bestar. We have a proven track record of helping businesses obtain Food Shop Licences in Singapore.
Expertise: Bestar's team of experienced professionals has a deep understanding of the Food Shop Licence application process and SFA's requirements. We will be able to advise you on the best course of action and ensure that your application is successful.
Time savings: Bestar can help you to save time by taking care of the entire application process on your behalf. This will free up your time so that you can focus on other aspects of your business.
Cost savings: Bestar's fees are competitive and we offer a range of payment options to suit your budget.
If you are interested in learning more about how Bestar can help you obtain your Food Shop Licence, please visit our website or contact us for a consultation.
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