West Dunbartonshire (Year 2) (Closed)

Food Service Plan – A Service Plan has been produced which meets the requirement of the standard.

Food Premises Database – A check on the accuracy of the database showed that 12 out of 12 businesses randomly selected had been entered on to the database.

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

Control and Investigation of Outbreaks and Food Related Infectious Diseases – The Authority has set up and implemented a documented procedure. Investigation of the most recent outbreak has been carried out in accordance with this procedure.

Documented Policies and Procedures – A procedure is in place for controlling documents within the Authority.

Follow-Up Action to Year 1 Non-Conformances – These have been completed.

Key Areas for Improvement

Food Standards Inspections – From the files checked it is evident that Food Standards Inspections had not been carried out in accordance with the Food Safety Act 1990 Code of Practice No 8: Food Standards Inspections.