Issue - meetings

This report seeks approval for the introduction of a food hygiene ‘scores on the doors’ scheme.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member be advised:

(i)         That the contents of the report be noted, the implementation of a ‘scores on the doors’ scheme be approved and Council officers consult with the York Hospitality Association to set up the wording of the web site to help explain the system in a way that the public will be better informed.

Decision of the Executive Member

RESOLVED:That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON:To empower consumers, whilst also improving levels of compliance with food safety legislation in a cost effective and efficient manner.

Members received a report which sought approval for the introduction of a food hygiene ‘scores on the doors’ (SOTD) scheme.

The report presented two options for consideration:

·  Option 1 – To approve the implementation of a food hygiene SOTD scheme within York;

·  Option 2 – To not approve the implementation of a food hygiene SOTD scheme within York.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member be advised:

(i)           That the contents of the report be noted, the implementation of a ‘scores on the doors’ scheme be approved¹ and Council officers consult with the York Hospitality Association to set up the wording of the web site to help explain the system in a way that the public will be better informed.²

Decision of the Executive Member

RESOLVED:That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON:To empower consumers, whilst also improving levels of compliance with food safety legislation in a cost effective and efficient manner.