Food Safety
Environmental Health and Safety - Commercial Team
We are part of the Environmental Health and Safety Section and are responsible for the enforcement of the Food Safety Act 1990 and associated legislation in over 800 premises throughout Bracknell.
Our responsibilities include:
- Helping food premises maintain a safe business; both by carrying out regular inspections, and by offering education courses, advice and practical help
- Promptly investigating enquiries and complaints about unfit food, food premises and practices, infectious disease (including food poisoning), and taking appropriate action as necessary
- Operating the Berkshire Safe Food Award scheme for businesses that consistently maintain high standards of legal compliance in food safety
- Providing a wide range of information leaflets to help businesses comply with the law
- Registration of all food premises
- Taking part in national campaigns to promote food safety in the Borough
Food Premises Registration
If you run a food business you will need to register the food business with us. There is no charge for registration and it cannot be refused.
More information on food premises registration is available.
New Food Businesses
Anyone starting a new food business must register (as above) with the local authority at least 28 days before doing so.
More information on starting a new food business is available.
Complaints about food premises or businesses
If you want to complain about food you have bought or a food premises or business, you can use our online form. Alternatively, please contact us using the details at the right-hand side of this page.
Further Information
The Council is committed to working together with proprietors and managers to achieve high standards of health & safety and prevent problems. We are always willing to give advice on legislation or practical problems, so if you are considering setting up a business, or wish to discuss anything in relation to your existing premises, please feel free to contact us.
Use the links on the right hand side to find information on various topics. If you require any further information you can contact us using the details on the right.
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