Question:
You have been assigned the post of Food and Beverage Director at Ever Sunshine Restaurant and Lodge at St Felix, Mauritius which will open on 15 May 2011. The restaurant has a seating capacity of 50 persons and serves mainly à la carte menu. Upon request, the restaurant also holds buffets for 100-120 persons.
Eversunshine also intends to sell tobacco, alcohol and wine. Eversunshine has a small dance floor, DJ corner and a stage for live shows and live band performances.
For the validation of your business a few legal issues need to be addressed namely permits, licences and certificates.
(a) Outline the permits, licences and certificates which Ever Sunshine Restaurant needs to possess.
(b) A representative of the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life, (an "authorised officer") is expected to visit your outlet incognito. What are the powers of the "authorised officer"?
(c) What are the labelling requirements for prepacked food?