West Suffolk Environmental Health

Food Hygiene

Guidance for food businesses:
Maintaining good food hygiene in your business kitchen is vital for you and your customers. The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) tells customers the results of your last inspection. To achieve a high rating, it’s important to make food hygiene central to the way you operate.
For help and advice on improving and maintaining standards, check out: https://www.food.gov.uk/business-guidance/food-hygiene

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Food business owners: need help and advice on maintaining good food hygiene practices? Check out the for more support: https://www.food.gov.uk/business-guidance/food-hygiene

Food hygiene Food hygiene requirements for your business and how to keep your food safe.

Food Allergies

Managing food allergens should be a top priority for those running food businesses. Make sure to list allergens on menus, record any changes or substitutions, and learn about the risks of cross-contamination.
The has lots more information here: https://www.food.gov.uk/business-guidance/allergen-guidance


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Cooking and selling food? Up to 21 million people in the UK are affected by food allergies. Check out ’s advice on helping your customers choose a safe option: https://www.food.gov.uk/business-guidance/allergen-guidance

Allergen guidance Guidance for food businesses on providing allergen information, best practice for handling allergens and on allergen labelling.

Pest Control

Are you managing or working in a business kitchen? Avoid pest problems with these top tips from the :
🍽️ Don’t leave food or dirty dishes out overnight
📦 Look out for pests on packages and deliveries
🧹Keep external areas clean and tidy
📝 Keep records of checks and feedback
👀 Review pest control procedures regularly
Find out more at: https://www.food.gov.uk/document/sfbb-cross-contamination-06-pest-control

SFBB Cross Contamination 06 Pest control Food Standards Agency makes sure food is safe and what it says it is.

Food Safety Management

Own or run a food business? Having food safety management procedures in place is a must.
The is sharing top tips with food business owners to help you manage your food safety:
☢️ Learn about food hazards and control
🏷️ Check your packaging and labelling
➕ Look out for allergens and additives
👨‍🏫 Train your staff in food safety
🔎 Regularly review your procedures
Learn more at: https://www.food.gov.uk/business-guidance/managing-food-safety

Managing food safety How to manage food safety in your food business. Includes online training and e-learning resources.

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Kitchen Cleaning

The offers helpful guidance on
maintaining good hygiene in your
business kitchens.
Here are some top tips:

Change cloths and sponges regularly

Have plenty of washing up liquid and disinfectants available

Plan what you are going to clean each day

Identify touch points that need
enhanced cleaning

Find out more on their website:
https://www.food.gov.uk/business-guidance/cleaning-effectively-in-your-business

Cleaning effectively in your business Guidance on how to clean equipment and surfaces to prevent harmful bacteria from spreading onto food.

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Advice and guidance for the wearing of face coverings or masks in shops

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings) (England) Regulations 2021 came into force at 4am, 30 November 2021. This means that face coverings are now a legal requirement to be worn in shops, close-contact services, takeaways, some other business types and on public transport.

There are some exemptions including children under the age of 11. People with exemptions may have a hidden disability making it difficult for them to wear a face covering. These may not be readily recognisable and they may not identify as having a disability.

Your responsibilities:

• You must display a notice or signage conspicuously at the entrance(s) of the premises informing customers that face coverings are required to be worn (unless exempt)
• You should direct person’s not wearing face coverings whilst on the premises to wear such a covering (unless exempt)
• You must ensure all staff are provided with, and wear, face coverings (unless exempt)

For up to date guidance please check the https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus or contact the Commercial Environmental Health team at food&[email protected]

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Have an allergy or know someone who has? Help prevent allergy/intolerance/coeliac incidents by reporting reactions or near misses on the Food Standard agency’s website.

Report a food allergy or intolerance reaction Food Standards Agency makes sure food is safe and what it says it is.

Food businesses Protect the Life of your Customers who have Allergies. Find out about the new rules before 1 October 2021.

• New rules that come into force on the 1 October 2021. Find out more. Watch the Food Standard Agencies video using the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=B2FdeVjDzGs

• Food Standard Agencies Free Allergen Training for Food Business Operators and Food Handlers
https://allergytraining.food.gov.uk/ #:~:text=%20Welcome%20to%20the%20Food%20Standards%20Agency%20food,will%20be%20able%20to%20take%20the...%20More%20

• Food Standard Agencies main page on the changes the legislation can be accessed using the link below
Introduction to allergen labelling changes (PPDS) | Food Standards Agency https://www.food.gov.uk/business-guidance/introduction-to-allergen-labelling-changes-ppds

• Food businesses can use the tool below to check if the foods they sell are prepacked for direct sale
https://www.food.gov.uk/allergen-ingredients-food-labelling-decision-tool

Food Standards Agency food allergy online training This interactive training has been developed by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) for Local Authorities' enforcement officers. However, it might also be of interest to food industry organisations and businesses, consumers and others who would like to learn more about food allergies and how to handle a...

Coronavirus (COVID 19)
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Coronavirus remains a serious health risk. You should stay cautious to help protect yourself and others.
• Meet outside, or open windows and doors for indoor visitors
• If you think you have symptoms stay at home and take a PCR test
• Wear face coverings in crowded places and on public transport
• Check in to venues when you go out
• Wash your hands with soap regularly, and for at least 20 seconds
• Get vaccinated

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