‘Safer Food equals Safer Stay’ in Moyle

SEVERAL businesses attended a free seminar hosted by Moyle Council’s Environmental Health Department to supply copies of ‘Safer Food = Safer Stay’ and provide advice and support on how to complete it.
By The Newsroom
Published 3rd Feb 2012, 09:45 BST

Thirty people from twenty-six premises attended the seminar representing one third of this type of business registered in the district of Moyle.

A council report said: ‘The Environmental Health Department has produced a documented food safety management system (also known as Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) ahead of the 2012 tourist season. The document known as Safer Food = Safer Stay is a bespoke guide which has been developed for small Guest House/Bed and Breakfast premises with three or fewer guest rooms serving only a traditional continental or cooked breakfast and also addresses preparing packed lunches.

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‘Current Food Standards Agency documentation contains more detail than is neccessary for most guest houses and bed and breakfasts.

‘Using ‘Safer Food = Safer Stay’ will enable the relevant premises to: comply with the law; show how they make food safe; train staff; protect the business’s reputation; improve the business.

This is of particular benefit to these premises ahead of their inspection for Food Hygiene Rating Scheme purposes and will enable them to maximise their score. A further seminar is planned to facilitate people unable to attend the first seminar, the report said.