Well hi. We've had our hygiene review for the business and the local council have docked us a coveted star because we do not have on site hand washing facilities and are insisting we should have.
We are external caterers and only ever cater for private events at either private residences or specific venues such as village halls/wedding venues and as such *always* have access to hand washing facilities. This is shown with our communications with prospective clients, insisting we have access to the above. However, the council have a bee in their bonnet and are insisting we have portable hand washing facilities on site *as well*
Because we don't always have access to our van, 12v heated systems are not going to be suitable, but we've been informed a "flask" type of water container would be acceptable, as long as it is topped up periodically with "hot" water. Sigh.
So - the actual question is does anyone know the minimum temperature for "hot hand washing" water? I can't see anything in legislation regarding temps. I looked here: The Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995 but that just states "hot" water. We are looking for a cheap solution because quite frankly, once it's been ticked off we will never use it again until the next inspection so want to know if something like this Ebay 15 litre drinks flask are going to appease them.
Ta
We are external caterers and only ever cater for private events at either private residences or specific venues such as village halls/wedding venues and as such *always* have access to hand washing facilities. This is shown with our communications with prospective clients, insisting we have access to the above. However, the council have a bee in their bonnet and are insisting we have portable hand washing facilities on site *as well*
Because we don't always have access to our van, 12v heated systems are not going to be suitable, but we've been informed a "flask" type of water container would be acceptable, as long as it is topped up periodically with "hot" water. Sigh.
So - the actual question is does anyone know the minimum temperature for "hot hand washing" water? I can't see anything in legislation regarding temps. I looked here: The Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995 but that just states "hot" water. We are looking for a cheap solution because quite frankly, once it's been ticked off we will never use it again until the next inspection so want to know if something like this Ebay 15 litre drinks flask are going to appease them.
Ta
