Information for food businesses affected by the flood

Published on 14 May 2018

Proprietors are advised to contact the City of Hobart's Environmental Health Officers on 6238 2715 with any questions concerning food safety and re-opening for trade.

Emergencies may result in situations where it is harder to keep food safe. The most important thing is to keep foods at the right temperatures, and to ensure any food preparation is done hygienically.

• Once cold and frozen food is no longer cold to touch, it can be kept and eaten for up to 4 hours only and then must be thrown away.
• If power is restored when frozen food is still frozen solid, then the food is likely to be considered safe.
• You must thoroughly clean and sanitise any kitchen surfaces affected by flood waters including floors, equipment and food contact surfaces.
• Any food products that have come into contact with flood waters may need to be thrown away. Please contact us to discuss specific items of concern.
• You must be able to wash your hands appropriately, in clean warm running water with soap and dried with disposable paper towels, before you prepare food for sale.