
Food Hygiene Ratings
West Lindsey District Council launched a ‘Food Hygiene Rating scheme’ scheme during April 2006.

Food Safety Inspections
The Council carries out regular checks on all food premises to ensure the public is protected and that high standards are maintained.

Food Safety Regulations
The Food Safety Act 1990 and regulations made under it make it an offence for anyone to sell or process food for sale which is harmful to health.

Food Poisoning
Food Poisoning means an illness that is due either to germs or to toxins present in food or water.

Food Safety
We are committed to ensuring that food and drink intended for human consumption, is without risk to the health or safety of the consumer.


