Disgust in Delmenhorst: 58 deficiencies in restaurants uncovered!

Disgust in Delmenhorst: 58 deficiencies in restaurants uncovered!

In Delmenhorst, food monitoring ensures greater safety in the catering industry. In 2022, 462 checks were carried out in restaurants and other catering establishments, as the Weser-Kurier reports. The inspectors found 58 violations, which were often due to poor cleanliness and time pressure in food processing. These findings show that many companies apparently practice inadequate hygiene management.

A look at the numbers shows: By mid-2023, 284 checks had already been carried out, with 14 violations identified that resulted in administrative proceedings. Pests and contaminated food are among the most serious deficiencies found during these inspections. In the event of such problems, the affected goods usually have to be modified in such a way that consumption is impossible. The inspections are unannounced and include comprehensive checks of hygiene, storage temperatures, expiry dates and pest controls, as can be read on the city of Delmenhorst's website.

Current developments and challenges

The total number of companies complained about in the state of Bremen rose from 584 in 2022 to 819 in 2023. The serious violations that must be made public have also more than doubled since 2022. The authorities are obliged to inform about defects in food or feed, based on the requirements of the Food and Feed Code (LFGB).

The challenge of ensuring food quality does not only affect Delmenhorst. According to the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety, more than 506,916 food establishments in Germany were inspected unannounced in 2019. The complaint rate was 12.9%, with most violations found in the catering and communal catering sectors.

Responsibility in the food chain

Consumers expect flawless and safe food. This responsibility lies primarily with entrepreneurs in the food chain. Food monitoring ensures that any defects identified are remedied immediately and that violations of existing regulations are punished. In addition, monitoring is also responsible for cosmetic products, tobacco products and consumer goods, as the city of Delmenhorst emphasizes.

The checks aim to check the requirements of food law by food business operators. The interaction of control and responsibility is crucial so that people in Delmenhorst and beyond have confidence in food safety.

The regular checks give consumers a little peace of mind - even if the frequency of the checks depends on a risk assessment of the respective company. A good hand in monitoring seems to be required.

For further information on food monitoring in Delmenhorst, those interested can view the extensive content on the website of the city. That too Federal Office of Consumer Protection provides comprehensive information about national controls and their results.

In Delmenhorst it is clear: monitoring food quality is taken seriously, and it will be exciting to see how the situation will develop in the coming months.