main content Food safety

There are over 2000 food  premises in Bromley, including restaurants, take-aways, pubs, clubs, supermarkets, grocers, butchers, newsagents, mobile and home caterers. Our aim is to ensure premises operate within the law and sell food which is safe to eat.

Food complaints

Contact us if you have a complaint about an item of food purchased in the borough, or if are concerned about hygiene standards at a food premises or think food you have consumed may have caused food poisoning.

Food hygiene and inspections

Find out more about our routine inspections, what the law requires of caterers, advice on basic food hygiene, food sampling, food alerts and the Food Standards Agency.

Food hygiene management and staff training

In order to manage the food hygiene within your business, you must ensure that your food handlers have the appropriate food hygiene knowledge.

Food poisoning and allergies

Information relating to food poisoning and other food-related illnesses, or to report a suspected food poisoning.

Food safety in the home

We can offer advice on a whole range of domestic food safety issues, from the safe storage of food to ensuring your Christmas turkey is thoroughly cooked.

New premises and registration of food businesses

To open a food business within Bromley, you must register with us at least 28 days before opening.