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Request a hygiene inspection for restaurants

Requesting a voluntary hygiene inspection or an initial inspection of a food service establishment by the food safety authority.

Processing: approx. 2 weeks
Success rate: 90.0 %

How to proceed

  1. 1

    Schedule an appointment with the Food Safety Authority

    Preliminary consultation or initial site visit for a new opening.

  2. 2

    Have the HACCP plan and training records on hand

    Requirement under EU food hygiene law.

  3. 3

    Receive test report

    In the event of defects: Deadline for rectification.

Responsible authority

The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →

Fees

Varies by case

Processing time

approx. 2 weeks

Official: max. approx. 3 weeks

Online application

In person or by post

Common mistakes

  • No hygiene plan (HACCP) in place
  • No evidence of personal hygiene training for employees

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Operators of restaurants, snack bars, or catering businesses, especially those opening new locations.

Income limit

The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 weeks

Success rate

approx. 90.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • No hygiene plan (HACCP) in place
  • No evidence of personal hygiene training for employees

Common reasons for rejection

    Alternatives

    • Check related services in the application assistant
    • Use social counselling before applying

    If rejected

    Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.

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