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Food Hygiene Handbook

Introduction

The Food Hygiene Handbook is designed to be a useful guide to assist either those people already involved in a food business or those preparing to set up a new business.

The information provided in this booklet has no real force, but it is intended to advise you on both food and health and safety rules and regulations which will affect you if you operate a food business.  It includes a contribution from our colleagues in Trading Standards and is as up to date as possible.

We are here to help you and if there are any issues that you are not sure about; please do not hesitate to contact us.

Directorate of Environment & Transport, Environment & Public Protection Service, Civic Offices, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2PQ

Telephone: City Helpdesk 023 9283 4253

 

Contents

Food Law Inspections and the Role of Environmental Health Officer
Setting Up a Food Business
Registration
Hazard Analysis (Food Risk Assessment)
Food Hygiene Training
The Premises
Mobiles/Temporary Premises
Temperature Control
Cleaning
Personal Hygiene
Pest Control
Food Handling
General Provisions for Food Stuffs
Health and Safety General
Health and Safety in Catering Premises
Health and Safety Considerations for Use of Food Equipment & Machinery
Butchers' Shop Licensing
Temperature Control Log
The Role of the Trading Standards Service
The Home Authority Principle

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