Module 1: Unit 1.2 Flashcards
FDA Requirements for an Offsite Caterer
- Structural & Equipment Requirements
- Administrative Requirements
Caterer is expected to run their business out of a licensed kitchen that can handle their projected operation
Structural & Equipment Requirements
All food transport equipment must be NSF-certified or equivalent, and maintain the necessary temperatures (41degrees Fahrenheit for cold foods & 135 degrees Fahrenheit for hot meals), & be free from contaminants
Structural & Equipment Requirements
All transportation-related vehicles must be built, outfitted, and maintained to prevent contamination of any food, tools, utensils, tableware, or linen
Structural & Equipment Requirements
A certified powered serving device will be needed for continuous food service that lasts longer than 4 hrs, such as portable steam tables & refrigerator tables
Structural & Equipment Requirements
A self-contained hand washing station is required from caterers, or a permanently plumbed station with hot & cold water pressure
Structural & Equipment Requirements
Only a catering permit is necessary from a food outlet authorized to provide catering to an event location
Administrative Requirements
All goods sold separately over the counter, such as sandwiches, cookies, bagels, & doughnuts, must be packaged in food-grade packaging/placed in containers
Administrative Requirements
Licensed restaurants are exempt from needing a separate catering permit. However they must inform the health department that they offer catering services
Administrative Requirements
A business owned exclusively by a single individual who assumes full responsibility for all assets & obligations; This structure grants you full control & authority over the business but also entails bearing all potential losses
Sole Proprietorship
Worth considering if you prefer collaborating with individuals possessing complementary skills
Partnership
*note: Under Phil. law, a partnership enjoys a distinct legal personality separate from its owners
All partners share unlimited liability
General Partnership
Limits liability for some partners
Limited Partnership
Where to establish Sole Proprietorship? and secure a business name?
Department of Trade & Industry (DTI)
Where to consult for Partnership registration?
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
For those planning to open a larger restaurant venture. With a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 15 shareholders
Corporation
Like a Partnership, a ______ is a separate entity from its owners and must be registered with the _____
Corporation
SEC
Registration is mandatory regardless of whether your business operates online/physically
Registration with DTI or SEC
Obtaining a Tax Identification Number (TIN) is a foundational step achieved by obtaining a Mayor’s Permit
Business Permits & Licenses
For Business Permits & Licenses, the specific requirements may vary based on your municipality, so consulting your ________ is advisable
Local Government Units (LGUs)
Common prerequisites in Business Permits & Licences include:
-Barangay Clearance
-DTI Business Name Certificate for Sole Proprietorships or Certificate of SEC Registration for Corp. and Partnerships
-Community Tax Cert/Cedula
-A Sanitary Permit
-If you lease a space, include the Contract of Lease
-If own property, provide a copy of Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT)/Tax Declaration
A fundamental requirement for conducting business in the Philippines
Registration with the BIR & SSS
No business can operate without _______
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
Registering with the ______ is essential for ensuring the well-being of your employees
Social Security System (SSS)
