Opening a Food Premises

In accordance with the Ontario Regulation 493/17 Food Premises – Section 5, all food premises are required to notify the Medical Officer of Health at the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) of their operation.

If you are thinking of opening a food premises, please click here to see the Food Premises Opening Inspection Checklist.

Any person who wishes to open a food premises operation is required to complete and submit a Notice of Intent to Operate a Food Premises form. If you are unable to complete this form online, please email info@eohu.ca to receive an alternate format.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Under the Ontario Regulation 493/17 Food Premises:

Food premises are subject to inspections, which are made available to the public and which must be posted on the food premises site in accordance with the inspector’s request.

Food premises are also required to have a trained food handler on site at all times. For information on training, see the EOHU’s Food Handler Certification Program.

For more information:

Immunization Requirements for Children in School