Reopening a food business after a power cut or civil emergency

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In the event of a power cut or civil emergency please do the following. Check each box when item is complete and food safe and suitable. *

Call local council. Check with your local council before you open-up to find out about any post-emergency provisions they may have for food businesses (e.g. a ‘boil water’ notice).

If there is a “boil water” notice in place for drinking water. Identify who will be responsible for maintaining a supply of boiled water (for drinking and cleaning food surfaces) or chlorinated water (for general cleaning) and also keep hand washing facilities stocked with soap, clean towels and hand sanitiser.

Building condition - Can you officially use the building (e.g. has it been declared safe after an earthquake?) If yes, make sure that the condition of the building structure, surface finishes and fittings allows you to hygienically prepare and handle any open (unwrapped) food. Can debris drop onto food? Can surfaces used for food be kept clean?

Yes we can officially use the building?

Check the condition of the services and equipment Make sure that services, facilities and equipment are fully functioning. Is sewage contained within the pipework and not flowing through the premises? Have power and water supplies to the building been damaged?

Are services and equipment are ok to use?

Is refrigerated food OK? If in doubt, throw it out!

Is frozen food OK? If in doubt, throw it out!

Have fridges been damaged? Have contents been contaminated by water/sewage/debris?

Have freezers been damaged? Have contents been contaminated by water/sewage/debris?

If the power was off for less than 24 hours and fridges were not opened during the power cut, contents must be checked but should be ok.

All food beyond its “use-by” date has been discarded

Cleaning and Sanitising checks made

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