Food Service Permits

Every operator of a food service establishment must have a valid annual permit. Food service establishments include restaurants, take-outs, caterers and mobile food service providers. The annual permit is not transferable to a temporary event. 

Food safety guidelines

These documents provide a foundation for a collaborative approach to food safety between Vancouver Coastal Health and food service providers.

• Guidelines for food safety management plans 
• Food retail and food services code

Food premises orientation package

Download the food premises orientation package, which will guide you through the process of obtaining a health operating permit.

• Food premises orientation package for new operators 
• Food premises orientation package: food safety and sanitation plan templates
• Food premises orientation package: resources

Temporary events and markets permits