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Application for food-related business license (new) (business by car)
When cooking or selling food by car, you need permission and notification from Health and Welfare Center. Depending on the type of food handled and the type of business, a business license may be required or a notification may be required, so please consult us in advance.
Last updated on August 14, 2023.
Application location
From June 1, 2021, the handling of sales by car has changed. Please refer to the Kanagawa Prefecture page for details.
→From June 1, 2021, mobile food sales by car have changed. (External site)
When applying using a food hygiene application system (online system operated by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare)
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has started operation of the food hygiene application system, and since June 1, 2021, procedures have become possible via the Internet. If you use the food hygiene application system, please attach the following required documents and apply.
The application fee will be paid at the West Health and Welfare Center Health Sanitation Division window as before. After application in system such as food hygiene application, please come to window for payment. We will investigate the vehicle at the same time as paying the fee, so please come by a business car. If you are a large car, please contact us as soon as you need to check the parking lot.
In addition, it is possible to apply at the counter.
Food hygiene application system (outside site)
Parking lot for cars coming to Nishi Ward Office
※ Please note that the underground parking lot in Nishi Ward Office cannot be used only for public cars.
required documents
Please attach the following documents to the food hygiene application system.
- Documents to confirm the business operator (only when applying individually)
Official documents such as driver's license, resident certificate, residence card, etc. that confirm the applicant's individual Address, name and date of birth.
※ When applying for a corporation, it is not necessary to attach documents in principle to check the head office location and trade name on the corporate number search site. However, if you cannot confirm the corporate number search site, please attach a certificate of entry (within 6 months from issuance). - Documents certifying the qualification of a food hygiene manager
If you do not have a qualified food hygiene officer, please appoint it within 3 months.
→For more information, please refer to the following page. - Drawings showing the structure and facilities of the facility
- Overview of the structure of the facility and the facilities (Excel: 631KB)
Please write required items on the "Business by Car" sheet. - Business plan (PDF: 217KB)
- Manufacturing method (confectionery industry only) Reference format (Excel: 103KB)
- If there is a preparation place, etc., a copy of the business license of the facility (it is not possible to prepare at a facility without a business license)
- Vehicle inspection certificate
When applying at the counter
We will investigate the vehicle at the same time as applying, so please come by a business car when applying. If you are a large car, please contact us as soon as you need to check the parking lot.
Parking lot for cars coming to Nishi Ward Office
※ Please note that the underground parking lot in Nishi Ward Office cannot be used only for public cars.
required documents
Please bring one copy of the following documents.
- Food business license application (Excel: 40KB)
- Drawings showing the structure and facilities of the facility
- Overview of the structure of the facility and the facilities (Excel: 631KB)
Please write required items on the "Business by Car" sheet. - Documents to confirm the business operator (presentation only)
- ・When applying individually
- Official documents confirming the individual Address, name, and date of birth (copy permitted)
- Driver's license, resident certificate, residence card, etc.
- ・When operating as a corporation
- In principle, documents are not required to confirm the location and trade name of the head office on the corporate number search site.
- However, if it cannot be confirmed on the corporate number search site, it is necessary to show a certificate of entry (within 6 months from issuance, copyable) to confirm the corporate status.
- Documents certifying the qualification of the person in charge of food hygiene (presentation only, copyable)
If you do not have a qualified food hygiene officer, please appoint it within 3 months.
→For more information, please refer to the following page. - Application fee (The fee cannot be refunded after application)
Payment will be made in cash at the time of application. Fees vary depending on the type of business. → Please refer to the application fee page. - Business plan (PDF: 217KB)
- Manufacturing method (confectionery industry only) Reference format (Excel: 103KB)
- If there is a preparation place, etc., a copy of the business license of the facility (it is not possible to prepare at a facility without a business license)
- Vehicle inspection certificate (presentation only, copyable)
Reference Materials
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Inquiries to this page
Nishi Ward Health and Welfare Center Health Sanitation Division
Phone: 045-320-8442
Phone: 045-320-8442
Fax: 045-320-2907
E-Mail address [email protected]
Page ID: 250-169-030