What permits are needed to open an ice cream parlor?

When we want to set up an ice cream parlor, many times we find ourselves in doubt as to what the permits are to open an ice cream parlor and make the business completely legal. And although this usually varies depending on the country where you want to set up your ice cream parlor, in this article we will leave you with some basic points that are usually requested in most countries when you want to create a food business.

ice cream parlor registration

The first step is to register your ice cream shop, you can do this through the competent entity in your country. Normally it is known as a commercial registry and depending on the legal form of your company, they will request the papers and they will make the corresponding payment. At this point, it is important that you verify that the fiscal name of your business is not registered, since this is the one with which all commercial papers such as invoices appear. Most entities have a special page where you can review it.

Bank account

The right thing to do when you open a business is to create a bank account where all the capital you have available is registered. This will not only help you for the legal part, but also to build trust with your customers, since they will see an official payment account with the company name of the ice cream parlor and not a natural name.

Knowledge and health certificates

Since you are going to offer a food product, you must comply with all the health and knowledge certificates that the health entities in your country will request. Normally, in the case of artisan ice cream, they request a certificate that you have the knowledge to make this type of ice cream, they will check that you comply with all health laws and that you have a food handling license.

We leave you a list with some extra points that you must comply with:

• All materials and implements to be used must be made of stainless steel.
• The employer must ensure the constant training of him and his employees in food safety and sanitation.
• Every day the corresponding cleaning must be carried out in the establishment.
• An adequate ventilation system must be available.
• Waste must have a specific space and suitable containers.
• All local workers must wear a uniform and hat to cover their hair.
• Workers should cover cuts and wounds with appropriate waterproof bandages.

In the same way, keep in mind that the corresponding health entities can make periodic visits to your ice cream parlor to verify that all the rules are being complied with.

work permits

If you purchased a new premises that does not have the infrastructure for a workshop or laboratory, nor the sanitary regulations for a food establishment, you must also submit a technical project by a qualified expert and request licenses and building permits.

tourism registration

As the ice cream parlors are located within the hospitality area, you will also have to register in the tourism area. Normally this must be renewed every year, but you must verify in your country with the corresponding entity if it is necessary to do so, since not all places request it.

Life safety and fire protection

You can request this type of concept (in most countries) with the official Fire Department. This point seeks human safety and verify that all fire protection requirements are met.

workers registration

If you are going to hire staff to support you in the management of the ice cream parlor, you will have to follow the proper procedure to register them and, depending on the type of contract they have, pay for health , insurance against occupational accident risks and pensions. In addition, if your workers will help make ice cream and serve it, they must also have a food handling card and certificates that they are suitable for making ice cream.

It may seem a bit tedious, but all these points are extremely important when opening an ice cream parlor or any type of food-focused business. What is recommended here is that you have professionals who know the sector and can support you throughout the implementation process of your ice cream parlor.

Also, keep in mind that these rules may vary depending on your country of origin or where you plan to locate your ice cream shop. In the same way, you must verify what type of taxes and extra payments you must make for the type of company you create.

We hope this information has been useful for you to start your ice cream business. If you are looking for support in managing each of the steps to create your ice cream parlor, contact us , we offer personalized advice on creating ice cream parlors from scratch.

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