Environmental Health Scam

Rhondda Cynon Taf’s Public Health & Protection Team are concerned about a group of men who are running a scam on local food businesses. They were discovered yesterday when they visited a cafe in Pontypridd Market stating they are from Environmental Health.

 

They said that they have come because the Food Hygiene Certificate had expired. They threatened to close the premises immediately unless the owner paid them £500 on the spot to renew it.

Rhondda Cynon Taf’s Environmental Health Officers (EHO) always carry photographic ID cards and official Authorisation documents. They never, under any circumstances, ask for payment of any kind.

If you do get a visit from anyone claiming to be an EHO, please check their credentials. If you are still suspicious report it to us immediately on 01443 425637. We can confirm whether the person is acting on our behalf. If they are not, we will deal with the matter through the police as a criminal offence. Do not give any information or allow anyone to enter the non public areas of your premises unless you are satisfied that they are who they say they are and never part with any money.