Letter sent to premises prior to the launch of Preston FoodSafe

Dear Sir/madam

Preston FoodSafe – hygiene rating scheme

In the last two copies of the newsletter "Good Health, Good Business", I have made reference to a "Scores on the Doors" scheme which will see the hygiene score of food businesses in Preston displayed on the Council website. You are also one of the 134 premises I wrote to last year confirming your previous food hygiene performance, and stating that an improvement was needed.

I am writing to you now to advise you that the scheme has been completed and will be going live next week. At that time, anyone with access to the internet will see your hygiene score.

I am writing to you specifically, as your business is one of 8 which have scored in the lowest two categories – 0 or 1 star rating. At the time of your last inspection, cross contamination was noted as a factor of particular concern, which is part of the reason your premises has scored poorly.

At the time of your next inspection, if you have improved sufficiently, your score will improve. If you are in any doubt as to how you can do this, or wish to discuss the contents of this letter further, you should contact the last inspecting officer, or call 01772 906907.

Yours faithfully

Simon Neighbour
Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner
Environmental Health Manager
01772 906907