Food safety - inspections

All food premises are inspected on a regular basis according to risk.                           

There are approx 600 food businesses in the Borough.

Most hygiene inspections take between four and three hours to complete, during which time the inspector will observe practices, discuss food hygiene training and assess the facilities and equipment.

The Food Hygiene regulations 2006 provides the Council with powers to require works to be done, or in serious situations where a substantial risk to the customer's health is identified, the inspector may close the business.

The Council is keen to assist local businesses to improve standards. If you own or manage a food business and require information and advice on how to comply with the law, please contact envhealth@broxbourne.gov.uk or telephone 01992 785511.

Complaints about food and food businesses     

If you are concerned about the condition of a food premises, please contact the Council on envhealth@broxbourne.gov.uk or 01992 785511 and an officer will investigate.

All information will be treated with the strictest confidence.