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Food Safety Inspections

We can either arrange a pre-start inspection of the proposed site with the area Environmental Health Officer- this will include a survey and inspection of the premises- to ensure that trading can commence.

Alternatively you may wish us to inspect an establishment that is already trading, to ensure that the client meets the required standards detailed in the Food Safety Act 1990 and subsequent regulations.

The purpose of an inspection:
to ensure that food is being handled and produced hygienically to ensure that food is being handled and produced hygienically
to ensure that food is safe to eat to ensure that food is safe to eat
to look at the potential risk for food poisoning or injury as a result of food consumption to look at the potential risk for food poisoning or injury as a result of food consumption
to ensure that the food handling staff are trained in food hygiene and handling practices to ensure that the food handling staff are trained in food hygiene and handling practices
to inspect the condition of equipment and the premises to inspect the condition of equipment and the premises
to ensure there are precautions to prevent pest infestation to ensure there are precautions to prevent pest infestation
to ensure that staff are aware of the importance of personal hygiene to ensure that staff are aware of the importance of personal hygiene


The recommended frequency of inspections depends on the level of risk associated with the food premises, however this can be agreed with the client.

On the day of the inspection a pre-meeting will be held between the assigned consultant and the local manager to discuss any outstanding issues or concerns that either party may have prior to the inspection.

The inspection will then be conducted and any issues observed will be highlighted to the client's representative, examples of good practice will also be identified and documented where applicable.

The consultant shall offer advice and make recommendation to correct any deficiencies found, at the time of inspection, these will be documented on the inspection report.

On completion of the inspection a 'close out' will be held between the relevant parties, as appropriate, to discuss the issues raised and the remedial action necessary.

An action list will be developed which will consider the following issues;

What timescales are required for each action What timescales are required for each action
What is the priority applicable to each action What is the priority applicable to each action
Assessment of contractor documentation (legal compliance and adequacy) Assigning responsibility for completing the relevant actions
Safety auditing, inspection and reporting of activities Safety auditing, inspection and reporting of activities
Monitoring and assessment of operating and maintenance manuals Monitoring and assessment of operating and maintenance manuals
Safety performance monitoring (reports / statutory / benchmarking) Safety performance monitoring (reports / statutory / benchmarking)

A copy of the inspection report and agreed actions will be sent to the client within 72 hours of the inspection, this will form the starting point for the next inspection as it is necessary to review and close out the assigned actions.

Please telephone for an informal discussion concerning your requirements