By carrying out visits and investigations of food establishments we:

• ensure that food is being handled and produced hygenically
• check for labelling of products and carry out food sampling
• inspect the condition of equipment and the premises
• ensure there are precautions in place to prevent pest infestation
• look at the potential risk for food poisoning or injury as a result of food consumption
• ensure that food is safe to eat
• ensure that the food handling staff are trained in food hygiene and handling practices.

Services Provided

Food hygiene advice, control and inspection:

• investigate food complaints.
• inspect food premises and vehicles according to risk rating and in accordance with Code of practice and FSA guidance.
• advise on the suitability of premises for food business.
• health education advice when premises are inspected.
• organise food hygiene training particularly for minority groups where such training is not available through the private sector.
• provide advice to the organisers of one off events about food safety and food hygiene.
• adopt a campaigning role when appropriate but mainly adopt a formal enforcement role in accordance with the Councils enforcement policy.