What to expect from a food safety inspection

If a food safety officer finds problems with your food business, they will itemise the issues in writing to you. They will give you a reasonable amount of time to make changes unless there is an imminent risk to public health.

Once you comply with the changes, inform the food officer immediately. This ensures there is little or no disruption to your business.

If the officer has removed the food for analysis or examination, you should check with them for the results.

Reporting food incidents

If you become aware of a food incident - for example, your food has become contaminated - you must immediately remove your food from sale or recall it from customers. You must also notify the authorities immediately.