Health Licences
Contact Us
Telephone:(04) 570 6666
After hours:(04) 570 6666
Fax:(04) 566 7098
Email:email us
Services currently provided by this division include registration and licensing of:
Advice on establishing a new food business and the associated legislative requirements, may be obtained during normal office hours by contacting the District Environmental Health Officer at the Hutt City Council
Services include investigation of complaints on health nuisances such as:
- noise
- housing defects
- odours
- litter and pest control
The division also carries out Council Bylaw enforcement.
Location
Main administration building, 30 Laings Road, Lower Hutt
For the Main Administration Building, Monday to Friday (except public hoildays) from 8.00am to 5.00pm.
An after hours service is provided for noise control, pollution incidents and general health nuisance problems.
Enviromental Health Fees 2008/2009
Premises meeting the required standard by 1 July are eligible for a discount, provided re registration is applied for by 20 August.
| Transfer/minimum fee |
$50.00 |
| Non-complying inspection fee |
$80.00 |
| Food Premises |
Fee |
Discount Fee |
A Grade |
| Class One - Fruiterer's, Pre-packaged only (low risk, pre-packaged) |
$300.00 |
$206.00 |
$165.00 |
| Class Two - Dairies, Service Stations (small premises - ready made foods -some Ice-cream/pre-wrapped pies), Clubs (medium) |
$358.00 |
$249.00 |
$206.00 |
| Class Three - Clubs (large), Rest Homes (<25), Service Stations (large), Minimarts, Canteens (small). |
$440.00 |
$309.00 |
$254.00 |
| Class Four - Takeaways, Eating Houses (<40), Meat and Fish, Delicatessens, Canteens (large), Caterer (small), Bakery, Wholesaler, (small) Rest Home (25-50), Supermarkets (medium). |
$513.00 |
$355.00 |
$293.00 |
| Class Five - Eatinghouses (>40), Caterer (large), Wholesalers (large), Rest Homes (>50), Supermarkets (large). |
$843.00 |
$579.00 |
$474.00 |
| Travelling Shop - Food |
$250.00 |
$170.00 |
|
| Food Stall - Food |
$250.00 |
$170.00 |
|
| Clubs/Canteens (small) - type 16 - no food preparation |
$122.00 |
$85.00 |
$70.00 |
| Other Licenses |
Fee |
Discount Fee |
A grade |
| Travelling Shop - no food |
$115.00 |
N/A |
N/A
Set by Statute |
| Hairdresser |
$247.00 |
$170.00 |
N/A |
| Camping Ground |
$418.00 |
$391.00 |
N/A |
| Hawker |
$50.00 |
N/A |
N/A
Set by Statute |
| Amusement Device |
$80.00 |
N/A |
N/A
Set by Statute |
| Mortuary |
$309.00 |
$211.00 |
N/A |
| Offensive Trade |
$355.00 |
$247.00 |
N/A |
| Additional Charges |
|
| One off Food Stall |
$20.00 |
| New Premises - Establishment fee |
$100.00 |
| Initial License fee |
$80.00 |
| Transfer License fee |
$50.00 |
| Additional Inspections fee |
$80.00 per visit |
| Food Safety Audits |
$90.00 per hour (expenses additional) |
| Street Musicians License |
$20.00 |
| Amusement Devices (per site for 7 days) |
Set by statute |
Noise Control
| Seizure Fine (stereo equipment) |
$140.00 and $1 per day after the first month of storage |
| Security alarms - daytime attendance |
$80.00 |
| Security alarms - after hours attendance |
$150.00 |
| Consultance and survey fee |
$100.00 per hour |
The qualifying conditions for obtaining an 'A Grade' Certificate of Hygiene are as follows:
- Premises comply with the requirements of the Food Hygiene Regulations 1974.
- A high standard of personal hygiene is maintained by all staff.
- High standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained in the premises.
- A high standard of food preparation, storage and service.
- The Manager and at least one staff member to have undertaken a Food Safety training course.
- Cleaning schedules and an environmental inspection system for cleaning and maintenance (ie: record keeping for refrigeration and hot holding units; records of service contracts).
Auditing of Food Safety Programmes
The Council has a Food Safety Auditor who is able to undertake audits of food safety programmes for approval by the NZ Food Safety Authority. Contact Inspections and Enforcements Division, telephone (04) 570-6666, for further details of fees and procedures.
Target Response Times
- Emergency, noise, and pollution problems are responded to within 1 hour.
- Other requests for service are responded to within 5 days.