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Environmental Health Officer - Health Inspector

 
Background
Environmental Health Officers inspect businesses, food premises, and public spaces to make sure they meet health and safety standards. They check things like food storage, hygiene practices, waste disposal, and working conditions. They also investigate complaints, give advice to businesses on how to improve, and can take action if serious problems are found.
Similar Roles
Publications
Environmental Health NewsPublic Health England Bulletin
Books
Environmental Health and SafetyPublic Health PracticeFood Safety Management
Movies
Ramsay's Kitchen NightmaresFood Factory
Key Figures
Dame Sally DaviesJohn AshtonPaul LincolnMaggie Rae
Classification
SIC Code0, 0The Standard Industry Code
Dewey Reference614.4, 363.7For looking up books in your local library
Synonyms
Health InspectorEnvironmental Health PractitionerPublic Health InspectorSanitary Inspector
Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026
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