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.
How to proceed
- 1
Schedule an appointment with the Food Safety Authority
Preliminary consultation or initial site visit for a new opening.
- 2
Have the HACCP plan and training records on hand
Requirement under EU food hygiene law.
- 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.