Food premise health review application
Every person who intends to commence to operate a food premises shall give notice of the person's intention to the health unit (Ottawa Public Health) in which the food premises will be located. A food premises is defined as a premises where food or milk is manufactured, processed, prepared, stored, handled, displayed, distributed, transported, sold or offered for sale, as required under the Health Protection and Promotion Act.
Approximate cost
- Free
Approximate timeline
- 8-10 business days
Permit requirements
- 3 copies of floor plans
- Application Form
Who to contact
- Please visit a Client Service Centre or by call 3-1-1.
- Public Health Inspector Duty Desk, 613-580-6744 ext. 15414 or e-mail healthsante@ottawa.ca
Where to apply
- Visit a Client Service Centre
- By mail:
100 Constellation Crescent (26-46)
Ottawa, ON, K2G 6J8 - By fax: 613-580-9648
Are you planning to open a restaurant, bakery, café, butcher shop or another type of food establishment? The City of Ottawa has resources to assist business owners who are starting to plan and operate a new food premises, including the Business Ambassador Service and the online Food Premises Application tool available on My ServiceOttawa.
Food service at a special event
Every person who intends to commence to operate a food premise shall give notice of the person’s intention to the health unit in which the food premise will be located.
This application is for temporary food service at special events.
Approximate cost
- Free
Approximate timeline
- Two weeks
Permit requirements
Who to contact
Public Health Inspector Duty Desk, 613-580-6744 ext. 15414 or e-mail healthsante@ottawa.ca
Where to apply
- Online
- By mail:
100 Constellation Crescent (26-46)
Ottawa, ON, K2G 6J8
- By fax: 613-580-9648