Service Description: Investigations of food poisoning and food complaints (including both premises and actual food.) Routine programmed inspections of food premises to ensure they meet legislative requirements for food hygiene, safety and standards.
Also known as:- Advice (Food), Complaints (Food), Dirty Food Premises, Food Hygiene
Answer: Yes it does. Environmental Health takes part in local and national surveys when specified foods are sampled and tested for harmful bacteria, or for levels of bacteria which may not be harmful but do indicate poor handling or storage conditions. Samples are also taken to check if other harmful substances are present in food or to see if the ingredients match the label.