Perth and Kinross (Year 2) (Closed)

The authority's strengths

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

Food Sampling - The Authority have produced a comprehensive sampling programme. Examination of the sampling files indicates that Officers have followed the appropriate policy and procedures.

Feedingstuffs - The Authority are actively implementing their responsibilities for feedingstuffs enforcement.

Food Hazard Warnings - A procedure has been produced for responding to food hazard warnings.

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

Food Service Plan - The review of the Service Plan is currently progressing.

Food Standards Inspections - From the files checked it is evident that Food Standards Inspections had not been carried out at the frequency required by the Food Safety Act 1990 Code of Practice No 8: Food Standards Inspections. The Authority is now addressing this.

Reports - Food Standards reports have not always been sent following inspections. However, the Authority is now addressing this.

Internal Monitoring - Procedure currently under review, however there is evidence that monitoring is being carried out.