Environmental Health Officers

Question 1

4 reasons why food businesses are inspected by EHO’s.

Answer 1

That food is stored and cooked safely
That food is safe to eat
That pests cannot contaminate the food
That the building is regularly cleaned

Question 2

4 things that EHO’s can do by law when they inspect a food business.

Answer 2

Can take food samples away
Close down the building immediately
Take photos and videos
Enter without an appointment

Question 3

What can an EHO do if the food business is dangerous to the customers?

Answer 3

They can close down the business immediately.

Question 4

What can an EHO do if there are a few things that need improving?

Answer 4

They can tell the business to make the improvements by a certain date.

Question 5

What other duties do EHO’s have?

Answer 5

They can grant licenses to businesses
They can give evidence to a judge in court