Salford City Council is introducing a new taxi-style plate scheme for street traders in the city. By this time next year, every street food trader will have to display an identity plate on their vehicle or stall which also gives their food hygiene rating.
To have valid consent, businesses will have to have a food hygiene rating of three stars or more and owners, who will also have to pass a criminal record check, will be provided with identity cards.
The new regulations have been brought in to tighten up the existing policies and deter rogue traders from operating in the city.
Councillor David Lancaster, Lead Member for Environment and Community Safety at Salford City Council said:
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“The new rules now mean that people can quickly see if a business is trading legally and what food hygiene rating they have before they buy any food.
“We’ve also tightened up the rules so fast food and ice cream vans cannot trade near schools without consent.
“People will be able to report traders not displaying their plate so we can take action. The aim is to make sure that food standards in Salford is the best it can possibly be for our residents.”
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