Food premises registration
To store, prepare, distribute or sell food on premises in South Tyneside, you need to be registered with the South Tyneside Council.
Premises include:
- Restaurants
- Cafes
- Hotels
- Shops
- Canteens
- Market stalls
- Mobile catering vans and
- Food delivery vans
Some manufacturers handling products of animal origin may need to be approved by South Tyneside Council or the Meat Hygiene Service, rather than registered.
If you are uncertain whether your business needs to be approved or registered, contact us.
Apply
Apply to change your registration
Will tacit consent apply if I haven't heard back from you?
Yes. This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from the council by the end of the target completion period. To check on the progress of your application, call Environmental Health on 0191 427 7000.
How do I appeal if my application isn't approved?
Please contact South Tyneside Council in the first instance.
How do I appeal against the conditions of my licence?
Please contact South Tyneside Council in the first instance.
Consumer complaints
If you have a complaint, we advise that you contact the trader, preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery).
If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give you advice.
From outside the UK, contact the UK European Consumer Centre.
