Application for a restaurant license

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To serve food and drinks, especially if you want to serve alcohol, you need a restaurant license. This is issued by the responsible public order office or the trade supervisory authority.
Required documents:


Proof of participation israel phone data in a training course by the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) in food hygiene and safety
Proof of participation in a course on responsible alcohol serving (if relevant)
A rental agreement, a lease agreement or a title deed for the premises
Building plans indicating the use of the premises as a restaurant
A police clearance certificate
A certificate in tax matters from the tax office
Registration with the professional association

The professional associations are the providers of statutory accident insurance and protect you and your employees in the event of an accident at work or an occupational disease. As an entrepreneur, you are obliged to register yourself and your employees with the professional association responsible for your company.
Necessary documents:

The exact name of your business and the address of your bistro
Your personal information and that of your employees, including social security numbers
Information about the expected annual wages of your employees
hygiene regulations

Compliance with hygiene regulations is crucial to ensure the health and safety of your guests. The health department carries out checks and ensures that your bistro meets the requirements. The following steps are usually necessary:

Participation in a food hygiene training course recognized by the competent authority, which concludes with a certificate
Regular health examinations for you and your staff, including proof of instruction in accordance with Section 43 of the Infection Protection Act (“health certificate”)
Establishment of a HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) concept for the identification, evaluation and control of hygiene risks


Expertise and know-how for founding a bistro
Success in the catering industry requires not only passion, but also specialist knowledge. Experience in the kitchen and in service is just as important as basic knowledge of accounting, marketing and human resources management. You can acquire any missing knowledge in a variety of ways:

Training / further education at technical schools for gastronomy
Courses in accounting, business administration and marketing at adult education centers
Consulting services and seminars from the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) or the German Hotel and Restaurant Association (DEHOGA)
Online courses on platforms such as LinkedIn Learning or Udemy