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This page provides information about
the Wrexham County Borough Council Food Safety Service, which is part
of the Public Protection Department.
The Food Safety Service aims to ensure that food produced and sold in
the Borough is safe and free from contamination.
Please also see:
 Food
Hygiene frequently asked questions
Food
Safety advice for new businesses
Food Safety and Standards Information
Published Plans
 The
Food Service Plan 2003/4
The Food Service Plan 2003/4 can be viewed in a PDF format:
The
Food Service Plan 2003/4 - PDF format 139kb 
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Food Safety Newsletter
Food Safety Newsletter
These documents are available in the following formats:
Food Safety Newsletter 5 - May 2007 - PDF format 252kb
Food Safety Newsletter 4 - January 2007 - PDF format 213kb
Food Safety Newsletter 3 - September 2006 - PDF format 270kb
Food Safety Newsletter 2 - June 2006 - PDF format 298kb
Food Safety Newsletter 1 - December 2005 - PDF format 715kb
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Food Safety Inspections
The section inspects local food businesses for cleanliness and good hygiene
practices. There are approximately 1250 food businesses in the Borough.
Visits are priority programmed according to the degree of potential risk.
This ensures that higher risk premises are visited more frequently than
lower risk categories.
Complaints
The department investigates complaints about hygiene in food premises,
contaminated or unfit food.
Report
a Food Hygiene Issue online
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Registration of Food Premises
Most food businesses are required to be registered with the Local Authority.
Online
Registration of Food Premises Form
Notes
about Registering a Food Premises
Food Sampling
A comprehensive programme of microbiological food sampling is undertaken;
any unsatisfactory sample results are investigated.
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Investigation of Food Poisoning Illnesses
This section carries out the investigation of food poisoning and food
borne illnesses that are notified to the Area Health Authority. This work
is aimed at controlling and preventing the spread of these illnesses.
See also: Food Hygiene Frequently Asked Questions
Food Hygiene Awards
The Welsh Food Hygiene Award Scheme was launched in 2002, giving recognition
for food businesses that have excellent hygiene procedures in place.
View the Welsh Food Hygiene Awards list
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Food Hygiene Training
The department offers a range of food hygiene training courses that lead
to nationally recognised qualifications. The courses are designed and
promoted by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
View
the Course Schedule, Prices & Book Online
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Contact Information
If you want any further information on any of our services or to book
a place on a training course please contact us:
Telephone 01978 292040
Fax: 01978 297003
Email environmental@wrexham.gov.uk | Online
general enquiry form
Address:
Public Protection Department
Wrexham County Borough Council
Crown Buildings
Wrexham
LL13 8BG
Related Useful Links:
The Food Standards Agency (www.food.gov.uk)
Chartered Institute of Environmental
Health (www.cieh.org)
Foodlink (www.foodlink.org.uk)
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