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Can the Council close down a food business that does not comply with hygiene standards?

April 26, 2017Business comply council food hygiene Standards

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Can the Council close down a food business that does not comply with hygiene standards?

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There are powers for Environmental Health Officers working for Hounslow Council to close premises that are an imminent risk to health. The powers to do this are under the food laws and can only be applied in exceptional circumstances such as cockroaches being found or there being no hot water supply. The Council must apply to a local Magistrates’ Court within 3 days of closing the business for an Emergency Closure Order.