Premises health inspections re. The Marine Hotel, Peel, IM5 1AH

Summary

A request was made for inspection dates and results for The Marine Hotel in Peel following adverse media reports. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture disclosed that inspections occurred on May 14 and 19, 2021, and confirmed that current conditions do not reflect the negative media attention.

Key Facts

• Inspections were carried out on 14th May 2021 and 19th May 2021.
• The investigation concluded that adverse media attention does not reflect current conditions.
• A forthcoming Food Hygiene Rating Scheme is expected to be passed at the June sitting of Tynwald.
• The request was handled by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture.
• The request was received on 19th May 2021 and closed on 1st June 2021.

Data Disclosed

• 14th May 2021
• 19th May 2021
• 1st June 2021
• 1799505
• IM5 1AH
• IM4 3AS
• 01624 685854
• 01624 685851
• June sitting of Tynwald

Original Request

I am writing to request an overview of when inspections have been carried out at The Marine Hotel, Peel, IM5 1AH, following credible adverse media attention regarding said business. May you please provide the following. 1) Dates on which inspections were carried out at the above named business. 2) Results of said inspections. Kind Regards,

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Freedom of Information Co-ordinator Corporate Services Directorate Thie Slieau Whallian, Foxdale Road, St John’s, Isle of Man, IM4 3AS Tel no (01624) 685854 Fax no (01624 685851 Email: defa@gov.im www.gov.im

Our ref: 1799505 1st June 2021

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 19th May 2021 and which states:

"I am writing to request an overview of when inspections have been carried out at The Marine Hotel, Peel, IM5 1AH, following credible adverse media attention regarding said business. May you please provide the following. 1) Dates on which inspections were carried out at the above named business. 2) Results of said inspections. Kind Regards,"

Response Question 1 Inspections of the business were carried out on the 14th May 2021 and the 19th May 2021. Question 2 The investigation has been concluded and the Department can confirm that the recent adverse media attention you mention does not reflect the current conditions. Further information The forthcoming Food Hygiene Rating Scheme will enable all consumers to have access to up to date information regarding the hygiene standards of food establishments on the Island. It is hoped that these regulations will be passed at the June sitting of Tynwald. Please quote the reference number 1799505 in any future communications.

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I will now close your request as of this date.

Yours sincerely