Food Safety
Our Service’s aim is to ensure that all food produced and handled in the Council’s area is safe to eat. Our main areas of work are:-
- Food hygiene inspections
- dealing with food complaints
- investigating food poisoning incidents
The way we plan our Service (Service Plan) and the way we decide what action to take (Enforcement Policy) is based on our legal duties and on Government and Food Standards Agency guidance. This site is designed to provide information and advice to food businesses and to members of the public.
- New food business- Advice on what to do
- Registration of New Food Business- Application form
- Enforcement Details of how we operate
- Education materials list
- Education/training- Training course Details and training materials
- Guidance for Specific Businesses:- Mobile shops, Burger Vans, Nurseries, Butchers
- Hygiene in the home- how to prepare food safely at home
Further information and adivce on food matters can be found at the Food Standards Agency
