Licensed Premises and Food Safety
Details
Before an application can be made for a new Liquor Licence an applicant must obtain the appropriate Food Hygiene Certificate as to the suitability of the premises to meet food hygiene requirements. During the transition period before full implementation of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 on 01 September 2009, applicants will require to obtain Certificates under the relevant Sections of both Acts (Section 23 and Section 50). It is strongly advised that legal representation is sought for preparation of the application.
Applicants should particularly note that the following details requiring to be submitted with the application :
- Wall, floor and ceiling finishes of all food rooms;
- Food and liquor storage areas;
- The layout of any kitchens, serveries, bars or food preparation and service areas together with details of equipment to be provided, including sinks, wash hand basins and any other washing facilities;
- Number and location of WCs, urinals and wash hand basins in public and staff sanitary accommodation;
- Details of inlet and extract ventilation to food rooms and sanitary accommodation;
- Details of hot and cold water supplies;
- Details of artificial lighting;
- Staff cloak areas, and
- Refuse storage facilities.
Contact(s)
- Andrew Gilchrist
Senior Environmental Health Officer
Phone: 01224 523800
Fax: 01224 523887
Email: EHCAberdeencity@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Commercial Section
Neighbourhood Services ( Central Area)
Aberdeen City Council
3rd Floor, St. Nicholas House
Broad St
Aberdeen AB10 1BX
