Fermanagh

Friday 3 January 2003

8 - 10 May 2002

Overall Fermanagh District Council demonstrated a good level of conformance with the standard.

It was able to demonstrate an effective food service, with an appropriate balance of advice and enforcement and a relatively high standard of performance in most of its activities.

The comprehensive and detailed content of records kept, ensured that the Council could monitor and effectively manage its enforcement service.

The Council’s Strengths:

Food Inspections Records – The Council had comprehensive records of all types of food inspections which it undertook; including food hygiene and food standards in general premises, approved premises and licensed butchers premises.

Such records provide an accurate assessment of the history of these premises allowing an appropriate enforcement response following inspections or complaints.

Advice to Businesses - The Council was active in offering advice to business in the distribution of information and the provision of courses but most notably with its programme of assisting butchers with the implementation of hazard analysis using a centrally developed training pack.

Sampling – The Council were carrying out a wide range of targeted food sampling, including their approved premises and local manufacturers and had taken appropriate action where unsatisfactory sample results were received.

The sampling programme was likely to provide the Council with useful information about the quality, safety and standards of food produced from premises within its area.