Opening a Food Business in York Region

Are you starting a food business or already operating one in York Region? Join us for an informative webinar designed to help food operators understand their responsibilities and access valuable resources to ensure food safety and regulatory compliance.

This session will cover:

• What qualifies as a food premises
• How to notify Public Health and prepare for inspections
• Requirements for home-based food businesses
• Low-risk food exemptions
• Certified Food Handler requirements
• How York Region Public Health supports food operators

Whether you’re running a restaurant, food truck, or baking from home, this webinar will provide practical guidance and direct access to tools and support from Public Health Inspectors.

About the Speaker:

Sonia Figueiredo

Senior Public Healh Inspector, York Region Public Health

Sonia Figueiredo, specializing in food safety since 2021, has been with York Region since 2017, gaining broad experience across public health programs. Sonia holds degrees in science and public health from the University of Toronto and Toronto Metropolitan University, and is an active member of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors.