Food safety for businesses
How we regulate food safety in food premises and investigate outbreaks of food poisoning.
Food business registration and approval
Register your food premises with us, if you store, prepare, distribute or sell food.
Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
Request a food hygiene rating inspection, or a revisit. You can also appeal or reply to a previous visit.
Food safety inspections
Food businesses in Westminster are subject to regular food safety inspections carried out by the council.
Food standards
Food safety standards ensure consumers have access to food that is free of dangerous or diseased substances.
Report suspected food poisoning
Find out how to report food poisoning.
Report food safety complaints
We can investigate issues with food bought in Westminster or from a Westminster business.
Setting up a food business
How to register, set up and manage a food business.
Safer food, better business
The Food Standards Agency provides food safety management pack for restaurants, cafes, takeaways and small catering businesses.
Allergen control
Guidance and advice on allergens for food businesses in the retail and catering industry.
Food hygiene training
More information on food hygiene courses and certificates.
Licensing and food guidance
Food guidance during the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 licensing and food guidance
Find out how COVID-19 has changed licensing and food guidance for businesses.