Starting a New Food Business

We are dedicated to helping our local food businesses achieve high standards of safety and hygiene.  Reading the following information will help ensure that your are complying with the law.

Food Hygiene – The Basics

• You must ensure that you have a suitable documented food safety system (HACCP) in place and where appropriate written daily records.
• Controls must be in place to keep food safe (e.g temperature controls) and to prevent cross contamination.
• You must keep documented records of the suppliers that provide you with food or food ingredients.
• All food handlers and kitchen staff must have appropriate food hygiene training.

Further information can be found on the guides below:

Thanet District Council https – New Food Business Guide (PDF)

Food Standards Agency – Registering and Managing a Food Business