Environmental problems Food safety advice service

Advice for new businesses

When opening a food business in Manchester legal requirements to ensure food is safe can be burdensome, worrying and can often be a barrier.  The advice service can help reduce this pressure and help get business operators off to the right start:

  • We will carry out a pre-inspection visit and provide advice regarding the structure, layout and equipment of your food premises. Get in touch to discuss a pre-inspection by email to contact@manchester.gov.uk
  • Advice on your food safety management system - appropriate for the size and complexity of the premises and be advised;
  • Practices and processes will be observed and recommendations recorded; 
  • A report of the visit will be created highlighting the important aspects that require attention;
  • Experience Environmental Health officers will arrange and meet with the business owner to discuss requirements.
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