Mansfield

Food Safety Promotion - There was clear evidence of a proactive approach to promote food safety issues amongst targeted vulnerable groups involving the community and engaging multi-agency working.

Database - The database used by the Service was comprehensive and was being used effectively as an integral part of the food enforcement service. Detailed information obtained during the course of the Service’s enforcement actions was entered in the database and was readily available to officers carrying out subsequent action and was used as a means of monitoring the effectiveness of the Service. There was evidence that a lot of time and resources had been invested in the system and it formed a sound foundation for the Service’s activities.

Co-ordination of Sampling - The Service was operating an effective sampling regime which was well organised and monitored and which targeted resources efficiently.

Authorisation of Officers The Authority needs to urgently review its authorisations of officers to ensure that they are correctly authorised to carry out the full range of food law enforcement activities.

Improvement Notices - There were significant deficiencies in the drafting, service and enforcement of improvement notices. Formal enforcement actions must be carried out in accordance with relevant legislation and Food Safety Act Codes of Practice.

Records - Records of inspections, investigations and other actions across many areas of the Standard were insufficient. Records are important to provide information for subsequent inspections, to enable appropriate enforcement decisions to be taken and to allow effective internal monitoring to be undertaken.