Service Description: The Council always tries to focus resources into "worst first" businesses: those businesses that present the highest risk to public health have the most investigation. What makes a business a higher risk than any other will depend upon a number of factors such as the record of the business, the confidence in management, the ingredients, hygiene and particular processing. The Environmental Health department uses a risk rating form closely modelled on that recommended by central government. Officers are checked to ensure that they are applying the rating scheme consistently.
Answer: Yes you can, but if you are handling or preparing food at home as a commercial business, your premises and business operation must comply with food safety legislation. This may require structural alterations to your domestic kitchen. Food poisoning is a miserable and potentially dangerous experience and it is your responsibility to make sure that your food does not make anybody ill. For further information please contact Environmental Health on 01983 823000