1 in 5 UK restaurants and takeaways haven't been inspected for over two years due to recruitment crisis and pandemic backlogs, increasing food poisoning risk.
1 in 5 UK restaurants and takeaways haven't been inspected by food inspectors for over two years due to recruitment crisis and pandemic backlogs, increasing the risk of food poisoning, according to a BBC investigation. Unison, the public services union, calls it a "serious public health issue" as food businesses with poor hygiene practices may operate without being caught due to delayed inspections.
July 29, 2024
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