DO’S AND DON’TS
- DO choose premises which are suitable for operating food business (Refer to the relevant statutory plan, the Government lease conditions, etc.)
- DO choose premises which meet the Building Ordinace (Refer to the approved plans and documents from Building Department)
- DO choose premises on floors with adequate loading capacity.
- DO choose premises with adequate means of escape.
- DO choose premises with mains water supply, flushed toilets and a proper drainage system.
- DO choose premises capable of providing an independent and separate ventilating system to the kitchen, toilets and seating accommodation.
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DON'T plan to use the areas where manholes or soil, waste and rain water pipes are situated as kitchens, food preparation rooms and sculleries.
- DON'T choose premises located vertically below, therefore posing a fire hazard to, a registered school, child care centre, elderly home or residential care home for disability.
- DON'T choose premises in areas designated for emergency use.
- DON'T choose premises on the upper floors of single staircase buildings.
- DON'T choose premises at or below basement level four.
- DON'T remove the approved facilities provided for persons with a disability.
MINIMUM AREA OF FOOD ROOM
General Restaurants
| Gross floor area of the premises (m²) | Minimum area of food room (m²) |
|---|---|
| 100 or less | 25% of gross area AND not less than 8 |
| 100-150 | 22% of gross area AND not less than 25 |
| 150-250 | 19% of gross area AND not less than 33 |
| 250-500 | 16% of gross area AND not less than 48 |
| 500-1000 | 13% of gross area AND not less than 80 |
| exceeding 1000 | 10% of gross area AND not less than 130 |
Light Refreshment Restaurants
| Gross floor area of the premises (m²) | Minimum area of food room (m²) |
|---|---|
| 23 or less | not less than 4.5 |
| 23-35 | 20% of gross area OR not less than 6 |
| 35-55 | 18% of gross area OR not less than 7.5 |
| 55-95 | 14% of gross area OR not less than 12 |
| 95-185 | 13% of gross area OR not less than 17 |
| exceeding 185 | 9% of gross area AND not less than 18 |
Factory Canteens
| Gross floor area of the premises (m²) | Minimum area of food room (m²) |
|---|---|
| 250 or less | 14% of gross area AND not less than 5 |
| 250-1000 | 12% of gross area AND not less than 35 |
| exceeding 1000 | 10% of gross area AND not less than 120 |
GOVERNMENT FEE
| Gross floor area of the premises (m²) | Annual Fee (HK$) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Restaurant Licence | Light Refreshment Restaurant Licence | Bakery Licence Factory Canteen Licence |
Food Factory Licence Frozen Confection Factory Licence Milk Factory Lience |
Composite Food Shop Licence | |
| Under 100 | $2,520 | $1,810 | $2,710 | $3,740 | $4,460 |
| 100 - 150 | $3,140 | $2,270 | $3,390 | $4,690 | $5,570 |
| 150 - 200 | $4,410 | $3,160 | $4,690 | $6,580 | $7,820 |
| 200 - 250 | $5,650 | $4,070 | $6,050 | $8,450 | $10,050 |
| 250 - 300 | $6,860 | $4,960 | $7,380 | $10,290 | $12,250 |
| 300 - 350 | $8,170 | $5,860 | $8,750 | $12,200 | $14,500 |
| 350 - 400 | $9,420 | $6,770 | $9,220 | $14,070 | $16,750 |
| 400 - 450 | $10,690 | $7,650 | $11,420 | $15,940 | $18,950 |
| 450 - 500 | $11,970 | $8,590 | $12,750 | $17,830 | $21,200 |
| 500 - 600 | $13,860 | $9,920 | $14,810 | $20,660 | $24,550 |
| 600 - 700 | $16,360 | $11,730 | $17,490 | $24,340 | $29,000 |
| 700 - 800 | $18,880 | $13,540 | $20,150 | $28,130 | $33,450 |
| 800 - 900 | $21,380 | $15,320 | $22,850 | $31,860 | $37,950 |
| 900 - 1000 | $23,900 | $17,120 | $25,530 | $35,670 | $42,400 |
| 1000 - 2000 | $37,750 | $27,020 | $40,340 | $56,330 | $67,000 |
| 2000 - 3000 | $62,940 | $45,040 | $67,230 | $93,710 | $111,600 |
| 3000 - 4000 | $88,080 | $63,040 | $94,110 | $131,350 | $156,300 |
| 4000 - 5000 | $113,260 | $81,040 | $121,010 | $168,680 | $200,800 |
| Above 5000 | $125,840 | $90,050 | $134,440 | $187,640 | $223,300 |
| Gross floor area of the premises (m²) | General Restaurant Licence | Light Refreshment Restaurant Licence | Bakery Licence Factory Canteen Licence |
Food Factory Licence Frozen Confection Factory Licence Milk Factory Lience |
Composite Food Shop Licence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 100 | $2,520 | $1,810 | $2,710 | $3,740 | $4,460 |
| 100 - 150 | $3,140 | $2,270 | $3,390 | $4,690 | $5,570 |
| 150 - 200 | $4,410 | $3,160 | $4,690 | $6,580 | $7,820 |
| 200 - 250 | $5,650 | $4,070 | $6,050 | $8,450 | $10,050 |
| 250 - 300 | $6,860 | $4,960 | $7,380 | $10,290 | $12,250 |
| 300 - 350 | $8,170 | $5,860 | $8,750 | $12,200 | $14,500 |
| 350 - 400 | $9,420 | $6,770 | $9,220 | $14,070 | $16,750 |
| 400 - 450 | $10,690 | $7,650 | $11,420 | $15,940 | $18,950 |
| 450 - 500 | $11,970 | $8,590 | $12,750 | $17,830 | $21,200 |
| 500 - 600 | $13,860 | $9,920 | $14,810 | $20,660 | $24,550 |
| 600 - 700 | $16,360 | $11,730 | $17,490 | $24,340 | $29,000 |
| 700 - 800 | $18,880 | $13,540 | $20,150 | $28,130 | $33,450 |
| 800 - 900 | $21,380 | $15,320 | $22,850 | $31,860 | $37,950 |
| 900 - 1000 | $23,900 | $17,120 | $25,530 | $35,670 | $42,400 |
| 1000 - 2000 | $37,750 | $27,020 | $40,340 | $56,330 | $67,000 |
| 2000 - 3000 | $62,940 | $45,040 | $67,230 | $93,710 | $111,600 |
| 3000 - 4000 | $88,080 | $63,040 | $94,110 | $131,350 | $156,300 |
| 4000 - 5000 | $113,260 | $81,040 | $121,010 | $168,680 | $200,800 |
| Above 5000 | $125,840 | $90,050 | $134,440 | $187,640 | $223,300 |
Fresh Provision Shop Licence
(Type of sale: Beef / Pork / Fish / Mutton / Poultry / Reptiles)
| Type of sale | Annual Fee (HK$) |
|---|---|
| 1 | HK$3,600 |
| 2 | HK$7,200 |
| 3 | HK$10,800 |
| 4 or above | HK$14,400 |
Fire Services Certificate (FS348) Fee
| Gross floor area of the premises (m²) | General Restaurant Licence Light Refreshment Restaurant Licence |
Food Factory Licence |
|---|---|---|
| Under 230 | $1,810 | $1,520 |
| 230 - 2000 | $2,160 | $1,870 |
| Above 2000 | $2,360 | $2,080 |
GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS
HERE ARE THE LICENSING AUTHORITY AND RELEVANT DEPARTMENTS
Water Supplies Department
Home Affairs Department
Lands Department
Building Department
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
Fire Service Department
Electrical and Mechnical Services Department
Environmental Protection Department