Environmental Health – Information & Services

The Borough of Queenscliffe's Environmental Health Services include:
* Food surveillance
* Environmental nuisance control
* Monitoring of accommodation establishments
* Infections disease control
* Health education and promotion

Food Surveillance

The Environmental Health Officer monitors the sale and preparation of food within the Borough, both from registered premises and the popular market stalls. Any problems encountered in regard to food handling, adulterated food, or food safety should be reported to the officer.

Environmental Nuisance Control

Conditions effecting public health can be reported to the Environmental Health Officer for attention. Reports are treated confidentially and investigated with the intent of resolving the issue promptly, necessitating direction orders where appropriate.

Monitoring of Accommodation Establishments

As the Borough of Queenscliffe is an extremely popular tourist destination, ongoing monitoring is carried out of accommodation establishments, and caravan parks to ensure all meet standard criteria.

Infectious Disease Control

A free diabetic needle and syringe disposal service is provided, together with a range of issues in regard to vaccinating against preventable diseases. The Environmental Health Officer also monitors hairdressers and beauty parlours to ensure correct infection control procedures are undertaken

Permits and Registrations

To sell food in the Borough of Queenscliffe, such as at a stall or market, a Temporary Food Premise Registration must be obtained.
Please download and complete a Temporary Food Permit Application and complete Food Safety Program Template Food Events
The following establishments must also obtain health registration before operating in the Borough of Queenscliffe:
* Accommodation Premises
* Food Premises
* Hair Premises
* Caravan Parks