Food hygiene for businesses

Food hygiene rules and regulations for businesses, including register a new business, ratings, inspections and drainage.

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Drainage advice for food businesses

As a food business owner, you must make sure your kitchen waste does not block or damage the sewers. If you cause damage to sewers by putting the wrong items down the drain, you could be prosecuted or fined under Section 111 of The Water Industry Act 1991 – legislation.gov.uk.

Preventing blockages

To help prevent blockages:

  • do not pour cooking fats, oils or greases down sinks or drains
  • store your leftover oil in an air-tight container and have it collected by a licensed waste contractor
  • install a grease removal unit or grease separator as a form of grease management to prevent fat, oil and grease from reaching your waste pipes
  • clean and maintain any grease management equipment regularly
  • train your employees

For more information, go to best practice for food businesses – Thames Water.