Report a food licence issue
Report a food licence issue

Report a food licence issue

Report a food licence issue

Let us know if you believe a food business is breaking the rules, or you have a food license enquiry.
Last updated on: 16 May 2025

Urgent requests

Contact us on 0800 932 463 or 09 430 4200 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) if you have an urgent issue.
We will respond to issues reported online outside of our business hours (8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday) on the next working day.

How we can help

You can let us know:
  • if you believe a food business has made you ill
  • if you believe a food business is breaking the rules
  • if you already hold a food licence and have invoicing or certificate queries.

Report an issue or make an enquiry

We try to resolve all issues within 15 working days, though complex queries may take longer to address.

Related information

Any person or business that sells food needs to be registered under the Food Act 2014.
  • To register a new business or for more information on starting a new business, please see the Food Premises page on our website.