Food safety

You must register any new premises used for a food business.

Check a food hygiene rating, make an appeal, request a revisit or have a right-to-reply.

Book a space in a variety of food hygiene and health and safety courses.

We can investigate food complaints which relate to public safety.

Apply for Export Health certificates or certificates of Good Manufacturing Practice.

Find out more about the Safer Food Better Business Pack.

We provide bespoke business advice and guidance to help you achieve a good food hygiene rating.

Advice on food poisoning and when to contact your doctor.

Food borne illnesses are caused by different bacteria. These can come from sources such as undercooked chicken and meat, or cross-contaminated foods.

Though many legal restrictions have been lifted, there is still Government advice and guidance available.

Food Standards Agency issues guidance for food businesses on how to control the risks associated with E.coli.

Foodbites is our seasonal newsletter with latest updates and news on hygiene and food safety.

Complete our form to let our Health Protection Team know about foreign objects found in food, and they will investigate where there is a risk to health.

Guidance has been prepared and distributed to assist market stall holders comply with the law and promote best practices.

Our food waste recycling service has been shaped by local businesses, and is affordable, convenient, and easy to use.

If you are providing facilities such as a café or restaurant, we require minimum standards on toilet provision to be achieved.