If you are making temporary catering arrangements whilst Compass services are suspended you should check any supplier has the appropriate safety and compliance measures in place. We recommend checking the below:
- Are they registered with the local authority?
- Ask for a copy of their food safety risk assessment, a fire risk assessment and Covid secure risk assessment. Read and check these are sufficient.
- Ask for a copy of their Public, Product & Employers Liability insurance.
- If a mobile van uses a gas cylinder ask to see a copy of their gas safety certificate.
- Check their ‘scores on the doors’ food hygiene rating. We would recommend looking for a provider with a minimum score of 4.
- Ask whether they pay staff a living wage
- If they are trading on a public road, check they have an appropriate street trading licence.
Please note that any use of internal spaces by a temporary provider would involve a lengthy contract and input from a property perspective so we advise against this. Mobile or delivery services would be the recommended options.
