Environmental Health Officer (EHO) Responsibilities

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Role of the Environmental Health Officer (EHO)

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The EHO protects public health and safety by enforcing food safety laws and advising on safer working methods.

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EHO Inspections

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EHOs can inspect any hospitality and catering premises at any time without an appointment.

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Inspection Checklist

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EHOs check cleanliness, equipment safety, pest control, waste disposal, food hygiene training, and HACCP plans.

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EHO Powers

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EHOs can take photographs, collect food samples, check records, and offer hygiene advice.

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EHO and the Law

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EHOs can remove hazardous food, demand hygiene improvements, close premises, and give court evidence.

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Complaints by the Public

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EHOs investigate any complaints of suspected food poisoning linked to a premise.

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Hygiene Ratings

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EHOs provide food hygiene ratings, with 5 being the highest, published on the Food Standards Agency website.

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Premises Cleanliness

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EHOs ensure that premises are clean during inspections.

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Equipment Safety

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EHOs check that equipment is safe to use in hospitality and catering premises.

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Pest Control Measures

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EHOs verify that pest control measures are in place during inspections.