Midlothian (Year 2) (Closed)

The Authority’s Strengths

Equipment - The Authority has made available all necessary equipment to permit all activities associated with the Service to be carried out.

Food Premises Database - A check on the accuracy of the database showed that 10 out of 10 businesses randomly selected had been entered on to the database.

Premises records were comprehensive.

Food Safety Promotion - The Authority are implementing food safety promotional activities.

Control and Investigation of Outbreaks and Food Related Infectious Diseases - Recent outbreaks have been investigated in conjunction with the Authority's procedures.

Service Plan - The Authority has produced a Food Service Plan, which generally meets the requirements of The Standard.

Follow-Up Action to Year 1 Non-Conformances - These have been completed within the specified timescale and the audit file has been formally closed.

Key Areas for Improvement

Food Standards Inspections - Apart from manufacturers, not all premises are risk rated in terms of the Food Safety Act 1990 Code of Practice No .8: Food Standards Inspections.

Facilities and Equipment - The procedure requires to be reviewed to reflect equipment currently in use.