Niche Specialist: Craft Producers

Food Safety for Breweries & Distilleries

Scaling your craft brewery or distillery into taprooms, bars, and retail channels triggers real food safety obligations. From FSS registration to council-ready records, AMES Food Advisory makes sure your operation is compliant — so you can focus on the craft.

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What is included

Expert delivery, zero complexity.

We work specifically with the Inner West's growing craft beverage scene — from small-batch gin distilleries to multi-tap breweries — delivering practical, no-nonsense compliance that fits the pace of a production facility.

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Taproom Compliance

Full food safety setup for taprooms and cellar doors, including food handling systems, temperature controls, and council registration documentation.

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Standard 3.2.2A Implementation

Food Safety Supervisor registration, staff training records, and all required documentation under the 2023 federal regulation.

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Inner West Council Audit Prep

Mock Environmental Health Officer inspections, gap analysis, and corrective action reports tailored to Inner West Council requirements.

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Labelling & Allergen Review

Review of product labels, ingredient declarations, and allergen warnings to satisfy FSANZ and retail distributor requirements.

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HACCP for Beverage Production

Custom HACCP plans covering raw ingredients, filtration, pasteurisation (where applicable), packaging, and distribution.

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Shelf-Life & Testing Liaison

Connecting you with NATA-accredited labs for microbiological and chemical validation of products intended for retail.

Who is this designed for?

This is designed specifically for:

Craft Breweries

From nano-breweries running taprooms in Marrickville to mid-scale operations distributing to venues across Sydney, we handle your compliance from floor to fridge.

Gin & Spirit Distilleries

Distilleries serving cocktails and food platters at their cellar door, or moving into retail bottle shops, need council-ready food safety documentation — we write it.

Scaling Producers

Craft brands ready to supply restaurant groups or independent bottle shops, where buyers expect documented food safety programs and HACCP plans.

Audit & Compliance Standards

End-to-End Compliance Support

We design and prepare your food safety management systems (FSMS) to satisfy all local council requirements, state authority regulations, and third-party auditing standards.

Local Government

Council Inspections

Preparation and mock audits for Environmental Health Officer (EHO) visits, ensuring your premises and documentation pass every checklist item.

State Regulators

NSW Food Authority

Compliance readiness for the Food Act 2003, Standard 3.2.2A requirements, and Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) protocols across all of NSW.

Independent Standards

Third-Party Auditing

Development of HACCP-based programs and gap analyses designed to satisfy NSW Food Authority requirements and internal quality reviews.

The Process

How we deliver results.

Free Compliance Review

A no-obligation 20-minute call to understand your setup — taproom size, production volume, staff count, and any upcoming council visits.

On-Site Gap Analysis

We visit your Marrickville (or surrounds) facility to audit your current practices, documentation, and physical food handling setup against NSW Food Act 2003 requirements.

Documentation & Training

We deliver your custom HACCP plan, Standard 3.2.2A records, SOP manuals, and run your staff through a practical training session.

Conversational Q&A

Questions & Answers

Do breweries and distilleries in NSW need a food safety program?

If your taproom or cellar door serves food — even shared platters, bar snacks, or packaged goods — you are classified as a food business under the NSW Food Act 2003 and must comply with Standard 3.2.2A, including appointing a certified Food Safety Supervisor.

Does Standard 3.2.2A apply to my craft brewery's taproom?

Yes. Standard 3.2.2A (in force from December 2023) applies to any food business that handles unpackaged, potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat food. Most taprooms serving food fall squarely into this category and must have a Food Safety Supervisor, maintain training records, and document their food handling processes.

What does Inner West Council look for when inspecting a brewery taproom?

Inner West Council EHOs check food handling practices, temperature records, cleaning and sanitisation schedules, food handler training evidence, and physical premises compliance. Having a documented food safety program and trained staff significantly reduces the risk of improvement notices or fines.

Can you help us if we want to sell our product in bottle shops or bars?

Yes. We can help you develop the HACCP plan and food safety documentation that wholesale buyers and distributors expect to see. We also liaise with NATA-accredited labs if product testing is required for retail entry.

Need clear, actionable food safety advice?

We work directly with your business to construct robust quality structures, training platforms, and audit preparedness tools.

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