Issue - meetings

Report of the Chief Executive

Presented by the Community Services Portfolio Holder

The Leader presented the report to Members on behalf of the Community Services Portfolio Holder.

He highlighted that it had been another successful year for the team with the number of establishments achieving a rating of three stars or higher on the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme having increased from 663 to 718.  Other key successes were that 100 percent of programmed inspections at high risk food establishments were carried out, 99 percent of programmed food interventions were carried out and 90 percent of non compliant establishments selected to receive enhanced levels of interventions saw their hygiene standards improve significantly.  He commented that the team were doing a good job and providing an outstanding service.

Councillor T J Pendleton commented that it was good to see the facility increasing and dealing with issues well.

It was moved by Councillor R Blunt, seconded by Councillor T J Pendleton and

RESOLVED THAT:

1.     The Environmental Health Food Safety Service Delivery Plan 2015/16 be approved.

2.     The performance and achievements in 2014/15 be noted.

Reason for decision: To approve the content of the Food Safety Service Delivery Plan 2015/16 as required by the Food Standards Agency.